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Much Needed

Yesterday was amazing. I invested in myself by attending the Innovative Principals Conference that was put together by the Region Ten Education Service Center. This turned out to be a great way to invest in myself and my professional development. It was awesome to be surrounded by people that have the same love for leadingContinue reading “Much Needed”

Athletic Coaches Are Some Of Our Best Educators

At some point in our lives we all have had interactions with coaches. Some of us are familiar with the coach that seemed to not care about the classes that they had to teach, but was serious about athletics. The other end of that spectrum were coaches that took their content classes as serious asContinue reading “Athletic Coaches Are Some Of Our Best Educators”

Let’s Go!!

As the new school year approaches there are various tasks that need to be completed. Class rosters are being finalized. Campus procedures are being reviewed by campus leadership teams. Custodians are busy preparing the campus to receive teachers and students. The promise of a new beginning is upon us. I hope that you have hadContinue reading “Let’s Go!!”

Twenty Years….

I am entering my twentieth year working in public education and I’ve spent some time reflecting on my journey. It’s incredible to think back on the many successes and some struggles that have molded my career into its present state. There are a few people that have given me a helping hand along the way,Continue reading “Twenty Years….”

A Love For People

As you get older, you realize that people can and will disappoint you. How do you move past this realization? In reality, you need people working together to achieve goals. How do we balance understanding the nature of human beings and the betterment of our organizations? Being an educator means that the bulk of yourContinue reading “A Love For People”

Bloom Where You’re Planted

The education world is knee deep in hiring season. Educators across the country are making decisions for the following school year. Administrators are living in two different worlds; finishing one school year, while planning for the upcoming school year. Many educators are also trying to makes decisions regarding their careers. Hard decisions will need toContinue reading “Bloom Where You’re Planted”

But That’s How We’ve Always Done It

Routines often bring us comfort. There is a feeling of confidence when we know what to expect in places that we frequent. When we need to relax there’s nothing better than settling into a routine that will bring you the peace that you desire. Our schools often settle into systems and processes that have beenContinue reading “But That’s How We’ve Always Done It”

Yelling At Kids Doesn’t Work

We’re approaching the time in the school year where things can begin to get tense. Students are going into their Spring mode as far as behavior is concerned. Teachers are approaching exhaustion. Needless to say, tensions can sometimes be high. Even though frustration can sometimes set in, yelling at students will not elicit the correctContinue reading “Yelling At Kids Doesn’t Work”

Who’s Going To Teach Our Kids?

For as long as I can remember there has been talk of a teacher shortage. This sparseness is very evident in schools across the country. The reasons for the scarcity of educators vary. What do these vacancies mean for the future of our children? According to a survey released in December 2023 by the NationalContinue reading “Who’s Going To Teach Our Kids?”

Effective Professional Learning For Educators

How many times have you sat in a training and thought “ There’s no way that this person thinks this is a good use of my time”? Perhaps you’ve even had the thought “This could have been shared via email”. We’ve all been there and that is a frustrating place to be. In recent yearsContinue reading “Effective Professional Learning For Educators”