I can’t sleep at night. My to do list grows hourly. My pinterest boards are over-flowing. I HAVE SO MUCH THAT I WANT TO DO!!! A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to speak to the Indiana Principals Leadership Institute with Tony Sinanis on what being a “digital leader” looks like. It was […]
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This isn’t post about proximity…unless you mean proximity to things that stress you out! I read a great book this week from the perspective of a navy SEAL. He detailed several missions (some heavily redacted) and went through what key lessons he learned from each one. There were general suggestions about being a team player,
The three foot rule… Read More »
This clip from Armageddon may best describe how I feel as I transition this summer from AP to Principal. Packing was surreal…but sitting in this big’ol office…having my note pads and posit its where they go…it means thisisreallyhappening. I am walking into a dream position. The campus is beautiful. The scores are phenomenal. The staff
What I’m doing NOW to prepare for 15-16! #cpchat Read More »
Advice is easy to give. It’s usually given with the greatest of intentions. Sometimes it can be questionable…but this isn’t that kinda post! 🙂 Our superintendent, Dr. Vinson, gave a closing speech at a banquet a couple of weeks ago where he reflected on the things people told him when he came to this
It’s the little things… a teacher completing lesson plans for her partner who was in an accident. a thank you note for a “stress free” testing season. a gift card to your favorite daily drink stop from a team that loves you. an acknowledgement of your strengths from someone who notices. a parent who says
Have you been appreciative today? A reminder and help… Read More »
Have you ever been pulled over? This may surprise you, cough cough, but my driving style is a lot like the way I talk…and write. Fast and furious, always trying to get somewhere. Last weekend, with an unexpected afternoon of sunshine, I was out running errands, and inadvertently didn’t pay enough attention to a new
Expecting vs extending grace… Read More »
First, please note that this post is 100% based on zero facts. I have no scientific research that would support these claims, except that I taught used to teach science. It should also be noted…I don’t like cats. 🙂 There are many leadership styles. While watching my black lab run this weekend, I was reminded
When I would give twitter talks in the (not so distant past), I would be sure and mention the lists I had created that enabled a “newbie” to find connections to educational change agents, teachers in the trenches, like minded people that could become an instant resource. Now, if I were to give that same
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Confession: I’m not that great with technology. I know, I know…”Technically Teamann” and all that jazz. But really, I’m not great with technology. I can’t code. I couldn’t reroute an access point. I don’t build computers. I don’t develop software. I don’t build apps. Or teach people how to do ANY of those things. I can
Culture & Leadership Connections: Are you #FutureReady? Read More »
While researching standards for my post on leadership, I discovered the tenets of leadership as defined by the state of Texas. Intrigued, I decided to delve a bit deeper into each standard, and see how it truly relates to my role. While these standards could establish what defines a leader on paper, I want to
Texas Leadership Standard: Hire, retain, support…it’s that easy! Read More »