Mary Sult, PhD

504 conference episode out now! Tune in! #edlead @COE_UNI instituteforedlead.podbean.com/e/episode-42-c…

Attention school leaders and your leadership teams! Hosted by the University of Northern Iowa and sponsored by the @UNI_IEL, the 2026 standards-based grading conference will be held on June 15, 2026. Learn more: coe.uni.edu/llc/about-depa… #UNISBGConf26

Being in nature reduces fatigue and boosts attention. 34 experiments: After walking, playing, and learning in parks, forests, or water, kids & teens show better focus and self-control. Not all outdoor time is equal. Green and blue spaces are more refreshing than urban settings.

Success is not about finishing everything you start. It’s about knowing when to grit and when to quit. 235 studies: When people adjust their goals and plans in the face of challenges, they make more progress—and feel less depressed and anxious. The ultimate flex is flexibility.

The best way to gain job security is not being the most knowledgeable person in the room. It's being the most reliable person in the room. Information is abundant. Dependability, helpfulness, and responsiveness are relatively scarce. We count on people who consistently deliver.

The Institute for Educational Leadership Podcast is coming this fall! Listen to our introduction now to learn more! @COE_UNI @UNIEdLead podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bri…

Wrapping up the SBG conference with the offering of follow up support provided by @mctownsley @UNI_IEL @CentralRivers

SBG is most effective when it supports existing initiatives- it's not one more thing. #UNISBGconf25 @UNI_IEL @CentralRivers

Making Grades Matter @UNI_IEL 2nd annual SBG conference #UNISBGconf25

I'm excited to co-keynote the 2nd Annual Standards-Based Grading Conference standardsbasedgradingleader.sched.com/event/1xZqF/ke… %23UNISBGconf25 #UNISBGConf25

Standards-Based Grading Conference today at Central Rivera AEA. Full house! #UNISBGconf2025 @UNI_IEL

Dear managers: If you’re not going to consider feedback, it’s better not to seek it at all. Data: When people in power request input but then disregard it, they’re judged more negatively than if they hadn’t asked. Bad leaders ignore. Good leaders listen. Great leaders act.

Standards-Based Grading Conference Registration closes Wednesday, June 12th. Register your team now for this exciting opportunity! events.blackthorn.io/en/1I1d7Ba7/st… #UNISBGconf25

Attention school leaders! 2nd Annual Standards-Based Grading Conference 🗓️ June 16, 2025 📍 Cedar Falls, IA Sign-up your leadership team. 👇 Early bird registration through April 1, 2025 --> buff.ly/cMgsHUw #UNISBGconf25

Who is Iowa’s next Teacher of the Year. Submit a nomination for an outstanding Iowa K-12 teacher by March 7. From your nominations, nine finalists will be selected as Regional Teachers of the Year, and one will be named as the 2026 Iowa Teacher of the Year. #CelebrateTeachersIA

Remote work doesn't thwart productivity. It boosts focus. Data: Government workers are 12% more productive when randomly assigned to work from home. They're more efficient where it's quiet. Most people aren't shirking from home. They're escaping distractions and long commutes.

Join our team at @northerniowa! Assistant Professor of Quantitative Methods and Assessment in Education uni.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UNI/job/… Full Consideration Date: 11/10/2024

Fascinating new paper uncovers a fresh cognitive bias: The illusion of information adequacy. Many of us believe we have "enough" information to make decisions—even when we're missing key details. Next time you're totally sure about something, ask yourself: -- What might I not know? -- What information am I missing? -- What have a gotten wrong?

Advance your educational leadership by applying to earn UNI’s advanced studies certificate in superintendency. Offered primarily online, you’ll gain hands-on experience from faculty with 30+ years of leadership experience. 💡 online.uni.edu/online-program…

Join us for “Dine Out for Our Schools” on Thursday, September 19th! Support Linn-Mar and Marion Independent School Foundations by dining in, ordering take-out, or getting delivery. Mention the event or present a flyer to contribute. #WeAreLinnMar