I am self-confessed book junkie. I love to read, in fact, I got in trouble last night for reading in the shower again. (There are only so many moments I am alone in a day, I take what I can get!!) From mindless fiction to young adult series of amazing to professional reads…I will read […]
Q8: What are you reading to GROW as a leader? #askanadmin Read More »
When I asked my friends to choose a question to help me answer, the pairings of who answered what was left up to them. The greatness that is these two admins combining below is pretty incredible. Add in that they are both named Jessica, and you too will be amazed at the awesome! One, Jessica
Q7: How does the leader model RISK TAKING? #askanadmin Read More »
Two of the nicest, most inspiring principals ever contributed to today’s question. I am honored to call them friend, and ALWAYS able to call on them for great ideas, reassurance, and innovative ideas! Thank you Sanee Bell and Ben Gilpin for an answer to today’s tough question…How do I become the instructional leader? You’ve probably
Q6: How do I become the instructional leader? #askanadmin Read More »
Two powerhouses up today answering one of my most favorite questions. Everyone loves a good initiative right? My problem is that starting line. I need a catalyst, a jumping off point. Otherwise I am all inspired and no where to go! Luckily, George Couros, the author of Innovators Mindset, your go to book on innovation,
Ask an Admin Q5: Where do you even start to build a culture of innovation? #askanadmin Read More »
The role in which we play in education is beyond important, we all know and value that. What is even more important is recognizing the balance in learning as much as we can, and knowing we’ll never know it all. And be ok with that! Today’s question is exactly along those lines… #askanadmin Q4: What
Ask an Admin Q4: Will this get easier??? #askanadmin Read More »
On Friday at the NAESP conference, I had the privilege of presenting with Ross Cooper on ways to sink or swim as an a new admin, and we basically talked about all of what I am about to share from today’s awesome administrators, Allyson Apsey (from Michigan) and Brad Currie (from Philly). #askanadmin Q3:What is
Today’s question is being answered by two rockstars that I love following on both their personal and school social media accounts, Melissa Kartimas and Amy Fadeji They’ve both made me a better leader, and a more fun one, just by sharing the greatness that they do on a regular basis. If you are hesitant about
Ask an Admin! Q2: What is something you do EVERY year, without fail? #askandmin Read More »
I am SO excited about what I am blogging through the month of July! I have connected with some of my favorite administrators on the planet and they’ve all agreed to help me tackle questions we’ve been asked, or hear all the time. These questions will help ya get your mind right, give you differing
Last week we had a guest speaker, Ryan Leak, at our church who spoke on the need to be real. He talked specifically about Elijah, a noted trash talker, who had no problems calling out those around him, because he knew that God had his back…but that even Elijah had moments where he doubted himself
My “to don’t do”list…what’s on yours? Read More »
One of the benefits to our downtime in the summer is that we actually HAVE downtime. I have the opportunity to dive deeper into data, start plans for next year, and spend some time deep cleaning/organizing my office. This week, I also had a reminder that even when I think I’ve covered my bases, I
When awards go wrong… Read More »