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3 Easy Steps for Intentional and Strategic Goal Setting

In this blog post, I offer a step-by-step process for you to try so that you can experience a successful pathway to achieving your goals. While you can set goals any time of the year, new beginnings—like a new calendar year, a new school year, or a new season—tend to be good markers. Goals tend to give us a bit more grace and room to pivot. They’re something to work towards, and they require a process. Of course, we always aim to reach our goals, but if we don’t, we can at least say we inched closer to them when we’ve stuck with a plan.

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  • “I consider Renee Houser someone I can continuously lean on as a thought partner. She helps me feel more confident, keeps me student-centered, and encourages me to be a lifelong learner.”

    Demi Aguirre, ELA Support Coordinator in San Pedro Community of Schools

  • “Because I am always striving to implement the best teaching practices, I know that studying with Renee is a lifetime partnership!”

    Heidi Schaefer, 3rd grade teacher in Los Angeles Unified

  • “The teachers and students at Wingate Elementary School have a love for writing they’ve never had! They have increased their knowledge and understanding of the process and how to weave the language of “process learning” throughout their day.”

    Emerald Johnson, Instructional Support Specialist in Union County Public Schools

  • “Renee is always there and willing to answer any questions that we may have about our writing process as both writers, and as teachers of writing. She has truly helped us and students enjoy writing.”

    Kimberly Hawkin, 2nd grade teacher in Union County Public School

  • “Renee fueled us. Her energy is infectious. She has a genuine love and curiosity about her and really values every single teacher she works with.”

    Kristi Mirich, Cotsen Mentor in Los Angeles Unified School District

  • “Renee has a never-ending quest to get better. She’s always pushing to stay ahead. Renee is in this work for the right reason, and no one will outwork her when it comes to learning.”

    Lou Mardesich, Community of Schools Administrator in Los Angeles Unified School District