I love my daughter’s day care. They care about her, they love on her, some days they even fix her hair in these amazing ponytail/braid/thingies. (If you’ve seen that curly-haired energetic baby girl of mine, you’d know that is an impressive feat.) One afternoon last week, I pulled into the drive of her school, and […]
Lane check…who is your “check in person”? Read More »
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 »
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 »
It’s easy to get excited at this time of year. There’s all the back to school supplies, new back to school outfits, and all those fresh new faces! This also is the time new initiatives are rolled out on campuses state wide. From district ideas to campus thoughts…everyone’s excited in August! I participated in #ptcamp
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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 »
I am super excited about the opportunities I have to be at a variety of learning spaces this summer. From ISTE to Region X, my “summer” is full of learning! (I love my job!) As I read through all of the recent posts about what not to forget and things that you “have” to have/know/pack
Conferencing this summer? Don’t forget…. Read More »
Coppell ISD is hosting their iDesign conference this week, and I am so excited to be sharing why I think we should all get off our Educator Islands, 🙂 [slideshare id=35974993&doc=qka8xgzrmebu0thqyeen-140617105545-phpapp01] ahoy mate’s, Amber
#idesign14: Get off your educator island! Read More »