I am fascinated by strong leadership. Leadership that outlasts a position, a title, an opportunity. Leadership is a fluid term, one that can encourage despite a collegial relationship or a “title” driven subset. It’s one that allows someone to see past who you are, and instead, be who you can BE. The leaders who […]
It’s the most glorious time of the year! You’re getting ready to welcome back your staff in preparation for the 22-23 school year…here are several ideas that have been shared in the Principals Staff Appreciation & Motivation Group. Admin that hasn’t joined? Come join us! Book study with motivational stickers and refillable cups! LOVE
New staff? What’s your welcome look like? Read More »
Educators are tired. Our plates are full and our brains are fried. Providing a book study for professional development doesn’t have to be boring. What if you engage and built leadership capacity via a book study…one that doesn’t look like it usually does? Knowing this, I still wanted to offer/facilitate an opportunity for leaders in
Leadership book tasting…any book, any role! Build capacity with a book study… Read More »
I had the opportunity recently to connect with a few like-minded, position-similar, folks. Finding and building new connections in this role has reminded me again in life how many things can be different when you change roles and responsibilities. The goal, always, is to be an asset to your district. Complacency at times can hinder
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Y’all. In full true to form, Amber Teamann fashion…I have a confession to make. I have this lipstick, it’s a super flattering color. It’s not my normal brand or shade, but I like it a lot. I finally got to a place where it needed to be sharpened. I couldn’t use it anymore, it was
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Trying to keep a firm grip on a to-do list that never ends, I took advantage this weekend to remind myself that every yes means a no somewhere else. Looking at my phone for a work text means you miss your girl taking a shot on the basketball court. Committing to a conference means creating
How do you choose what gets done? Reviewing leadership priorities… Read More »
If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy and inspires your hopes.” —Andrew Carnegie Click To Tweet Goals without plans are just fancy wishes. Achieving our goals brings a sense of accomplishment and makes us feel more positive about the future. (Who wouldn’t want that?) Science shows
Summer. Longer, sunnier days. Doesn’t mean my to-do list is any shorter but it definitely has a different feel to it, doesn’t it? These are the times I try to “do” a couple of things that make my leadership life somewhat easier. Not exactly rocket science, but helps bookshelf the end of the previous year
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I love techieness. I love learning. I love organizations that focus on TEACHERS and SUPPORT. TCEA, my friends, does BOTH! I’ve been a TCEA fan from way back in my teacher days, and they just keep expanding and adding more resources to their memberships to make it worth your while. My first TCEA conference
5 reasons you should join #TCEA…TODAY! (you don’t want to miss reason #5!!) Read More »
Every leadership role has its own unique way of measuring what it meant to be a “success”. As a principal, one of my biggest struggles was always feeling like success was a moving target. If I made the teachers happy, was I still challenging and empowering them to grow? When the students were happy, did
Where do you earn your validation as a leader? Read More »