Welcome to Nicolette Lesniak’s Blog
A space created for special education teachers, leaders, and teams who want clarity, confidence, and sustainable systems in their work. This blog is designed to support you in doing meaningful work without burning out.
You will find practical strategies, real-world insights, and thoughtful reflections on writing defensible IEPs, managing data, strengthening team communication, and leading special education with purpose.
Why Effective Productivity for Teacher Leaders!
As teacher leaders, We often assume that being productive requires enormous effort. However, effective productivity makes balancing all your tasks more manageable, not harder.
5 Habits of Highly Productive Teacher Leaders
The most productive teacher leaders have three essential things in common: they're organized, set goals, and stay focused. However, there are other habits that these high-achieving leaders share that you may have yet to consider. Keep reading to learn about five of the best habits to help you improve your productivity and goals along your teacher-leader journey.

