Have you ever been guilty of making a judgement about someone? Maybe a coworker? Or a student? A parent who was defensive or absentee? Someone who did something you thought was “wrong”? I saw this video that my favorite Canadian George Couros posted on FB this weekend and it really reminded me of how often […]
It’s not the snap shot you should remember, take time to watch the movie! Read More »
This school year marks a new beginning for me in my professional career…the enormity in changing of districts. I spent my first twelve years in the same place, so each back to school season was one of comfort and familiarity. I knew faces, I knew places. I knew language, I knew priorities. I am lucky
No second chances on a first impression…make your welcome worth it! Read More »
This year I am choosing to take part in Scott McLeod’s Leadership Day 2014. He challenged us all to write about any digital topic that spoke to our heart. Having led the inaugural Digital Fluency Academy for Region X this summer, I think there are easy fluid ways to easily embed technology into your admin day.
Quick ways to model “Digital Leadership” #leadershipday14 Read More »
In my summer reading pile of fun, 🙂 I have recently started “6 Habits of Highly Effective Bosses” and thus far have been fascinated by how easily leadership styles can be “sorted”. 45 years ago Douglas McGregor coined his clarification of organizational management into Theory X and Theory Y. As you begin your new school
Theory X vs Theory Y leading Read More »
This week we had our C&I administrative retreat to help kick off our back to school season. Our superintendent began with an illustration and an explanation. The green zone is an area in Baghdad. It is heavily fortified and known as the “safe place” for any journalists, travelers, and US citizens. The Green Zone is
Establishing your SYSTEM for back to school… Read More »
One of the hardest things about doing any presentation for me is choosing how I will deliver the message to the audience. I typically present on content that supports what I believe and have been doing, so it is easy to “say”. What isn’t easy is choosing the accompanying visuals. I spend a ridiculous amount
I’m a font snob…or why the details matter! Read More »
Patience is one of those skills that no one tells you is a critical component when you’re preparing for an administration position. It’s under valued and over expected. It’s a skill that has to be developed, nurtured, and like SO many other things…it has to be intentional. Patience… …when you think everyone understood what you
Patience, the possible Principal eater… Read More »
While at ISTE this week, I met several people whom I hadn’t yet had the privilege of meeting f2f . People like John Spencer, whom I admire and respect for being able to articulate and defend ideas on not just education, but living life. People like Tom Murray, who is ya know, was just testifying
Principals are people too…or why there should be more smiling! Read More »
With summer comes less of the demands on our time in education. It’s an opportunity to refresh, renew, and recharge. Never one to just sit by idle, I always look forward to this time of year. What other profession do we get to start over every year? There are so many simple things that educators
Don’t have a professional summer slide! Read More »
There are a variety of ways that teachers and administrators can communicate with their class, staff, and parents. Effective communication is vital to a schools success. Not just the typical teacher to parents way, but also in the campus to the families way. Good communication can prevent misperceptions and mismatched expectations, encourage parent involvement and foster a team approach to caring
Free and easy ways to connect with your staff & parents! Read More »