I am all rhymed out but wanted to share what we’re doing this year if you have a care! Share and cleverly steal as we all always do make JOY your priority so special when from you! Ho ho hoN &
We Whitt you a Merry Christmas…12 days for 2018! Read More »
I love the holiday season. I love shopping for the perfect gift, at the perfect price, for the perfect “OH!” when they open it. I love celebrating my big Wolves and my small Wolves. I’ve done big things for my staff and some smaller type of things. Things that are all drawn out, and things that take just a few minutes,
Melinda Miller and I joke about how October and February are the armpits of the school year. By October the newness of the year has worn off, the honeymoon is over and the hard work of growing students stretches out in front of you. As an administrator, one of the challenges is for you to mentally
Seasonally supportive..leadership through the ebbs and flows with the Enneagram Read More »
I came across a picture on time hop today of a lil’giftie I handed out on my first day in a new job, many years ago. It was an out of the classroom job, and genuinely where I thought I wanted to be, professionally. I was so excited about joining a new team, all bright-eyed and bushy
When you get what you want, but it isn’t what you need… Read More »
I can’t recommend educational conferences highly enough, for all levels of leadership, for all levels of learners. Now I say that with the following caveats…I think learning is fun. I think FUN learning is important. I think everyone can grow and be better. I enjoy being challenged and pushed out of my status quo complacency. If
#NAESP18 Teamann takeaways, ideas I’m using THIS year! Read More »
I posted something on Instagram this week about choosing happiness. So much of our attitude and mentality is within our control…but it’s up to us to harness it! As I sit, awaiting our state STAAR scores…I thought it would be a powerful reminder that my happiness is my choice. 😉 Being positive isn’t just an attitude,
The Power of Positive Leadership Read More »
I’ve long been a fan of Kasey Bell and her laid-back approach to #allthethings google. We’ve planned together, we’re brainstormed together, and flat out learned from each other. I call her my #digitalbestie because if there is a question I’ve had in regards to PD, Google training, or regional support from her “real job”, she is
Win an autographed copy of Shake Up Learning…and EVERYone wins! Read More »
One of my favorite memories as a teacher is from back at the technology center. I received an email from my assistant principal titled “Dress code”. Gulp. It asked me to come see her at my conference time at the end of the day. Double gulp. Still having no clue as to why I was
When you encourage & empower…. Read More »
Question: As leaders, does one have to balance the gestures of kindness or acts of goodwill because of not being able to do it for everyone? Example: Student A is ill and misses a school event, and you are made aware of the illness/student sadness. Do you respond, reach out, & **insert kind gesture here**…for student
Complication of Kindness…is that a thing? Read More »
Can you believe November is already here? This school year is flying by fast…and November is a great month to stop down and say “thank you” to your staff. I heard in a training today that as the leader your words of appreciation and thanks mean so much more…because, inherently, of your position. Educators
November thankful…what can a principal do? Read More »