I love a checklist. A calendar. A way to SEE, obnoxiously, what my goals and plans are… It also helps others see what I’m thinking and help hold me accountable, What if you had a calendar like this that helped prepare YOU for the next school year/quarter? Ideas to add? Read one leadership book (need […]
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After 25 years in public education, Amber Teamann reflects on leadership, growth, and transition while launching her consulting work and continuing to support leaders through Lead with Appreciation.
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Hello, long lost blog friends of mine! It’s almost February…that means you might need ideas for Fab Fridays! 100th day of some kinda school! #allthethings Staff Appreciation & Motivation Group <– Click to join The 100th day of school is coming! You can search the group for 4 years of ideas for the 100th day. If
Have you joined our Facebook groups? Are you ready for FAB FRIDAYS IN FEBRUARY?? Read More »
You have almost made it to the end of 2020!!! I know this is true because we are getting ready to shut down one of our Facebook Groups and re-open the HOLIDAY group. If you are a principal, assistant principal, director, and or district administrator then this email applies to you! You are getting this
Checking in our principal groups…are you hanging in there? Read More »
It’s back!! One of the most fun things that MM and I have ever done is this principal gift exchange! I’ve shared her post below. Come play with us! It’s a secret principal gift exchange! What started as a small event between 22 people has grown into a national secret gift exchange. School leaders
5 Undeniable Reasons to Join the Secret Princi-Pal Gift Exchange Read More »
One of my favorite spots in our halls is right in the front entryway. Our building is laid out so that every wing of classrooms branches out off of a long main hall, so to get to where you want to be, you’ll walk right by our “Quote of the Day” spot on the wall.
When little things send a big message… #QuoteOfTheDay Read More »
We all know by this point February can be a dip in morale for our teams. It’s cold, it’s dreary, spring break still seems like it’s forever away…what if you INTENTIONALLY make this a fun month for your team? Try having Fabulous Fridays in February! What began as something fun for me to do
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Twitter is so fun. We have a new-ish pastor. He’s been around now for about a year, but we attend a satellite church, so I’ve actually never met him. We are always entertained and moved through his message though. He also has been fantastic to follow and learn along with through the twitters. It’s developed
To be known or to be impressive? #2020oneword Read More »
We’re closing out October. You know…the month with 5,000 events and what feels like just as many days? The first armpit of the school year? That October. Recognizing that self care is probably at the bottom of your to do list (as it was originally on mine!) I decided I needed a way to make
Self care for principals…it should be a priority! Read More »
Is it me, or is October 5,000 days long? Feels like it, I’m telling ya! Parent conferences, expectations setting in, data, assessments…feels like there is a little bit of everything we do, crammed into this month. There’s a reason we call this the first armpit of the school year. It’s when the honeymoon is
October wearing you out? Here’s a fun freebie to encourage! Read More »