Recently my oldest, my beast, turned 16. 16, ya’ll. That’s OLD! That’s driving age, thinking about college age, preparing to be all grown up age. When I think back to who I was, or thought I was going to be at 16, I don’t know that I had any concept of the life I had […]
Letters to the Beast…or what I wish I knew at 16… Read More »
We’re all feeling the blahness here in Texas…multiple weeks of cold weather…we just can’t handle it! Spring break is HOW many weeks away?? HOW many assessments do we have coming up? We like to joke that October and February are like the armpits of the school year. Not a lot to look forward to, but
Motivating staff in the winter doldrums! #FabFridays for 2018! Read More »
Having a beast that just turned 16 means I get to engage in all of the driver centered conversations. It’s “When can I, where can I, how can I” for #allthethings. I’m watching friend after friend post pictures of permits, of licenses, of cars. (Parent pressure, yeesh.) It’s not a decision that we’re rushing into
Educating vs scaring…which social media route do you take? Read More »
I came across a teachers bucket list on IG by @PrestoPlans and knew I wanted to do one! Several of the ideas would have translated into my admin shoes…but then I decided to make an ADMIN version! Of course, as I sat staring at the page…I realized I wanted MORE! (Please see the previous blog! ha!)
a Principal’s Bucket List…great ideas from other principals! #bucketlist #2018 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 »
Every day we are presented opportunities to say thank you. From a door being opened to the gift of a chipper coworker who lifts our spirits…this is a season of opportunities to be thankful and to say thank you. There is also scientific evidence that expressing genuine gratitude on a daily basis can improve physical
Why is appreciation so hard? Don’t let the Grinch get a’hold of you! Read More »
We all know that it takes a partnership between home and school to foster the kind of connections and growth we strive for as educators. When you have those kinds of quality relationships, it opens the door for parents to support the academic standards as well as the socioemotional ones. I meet with a group
Involving Parents in your Academic Standard 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 »
Last weekend my lil’bit played in a softball tournament in a nearby town. This is our first year on a team from our town, and our first tournament as well. It amazes me the passion and energy that can be found on your local sports fields, on any given weekend. There were multiple teams from
Who in your world is making you want to be better? Read More »
An email from our amazing counselor today… I never thought I’d feel more vulnerable than being a teacher in a parent-teacher conference until my son started kindergarten. As the teacher, I set the tone for the meeting: warm, always with chocolate, and open – we sat in chairs without a gigantic, imposing desk between us.
Vulnerability in Parent Teacher Conferences Read More »