This morning I listened to a thought-provoking podcast on BAM Radio Network with Ben Gilpin (@benjamingilpin) and Brad Gustafson (@GustafsonBrad). They interviewed Starr Sackstein (@mssackstein) about a blog post she […]
Let’s Be Candid, Important Work Is NOT Always Pretty Read Post »
Running has taught me a lot of things…one is that if I am being chased, I best find a hiding spot. I started running about seven years ago and I
If I am being chased…I best hide Read Post »
I tried out quite a few different types of jobs after high school as I figured what I didn’t want to be when I grew up. Before I discovered that
So I Am Having a Bad Hair Day? Read Post »
The winter storm caused heavy snow that fell by the inches, and the roads were getting treacherous. Most people were hunkered down at home for the night, maybe under a
Breaking News…8-year-old Calls Snow Day Read Post »
A feedback story, as a student: “You are a good writer. Would you consider tutoring students in writing at the Tutoring Center?” Then, I was. A good writer, even a teacher
I am an elementary school principal. Call me a leader, a lead learner, boss lady, shorty…call me what you want. I am a principal and I am proud of it.
Call Me What You Want…I Am a Principal Read Post »
“Mom, why do you look so creepy in this picture?” said my 9-year-old son. “Well, when I was young you couldn’t see the pictures before you had them developed,” I
Why I Look So Creepy in this Picture Read Post »
Do your students cheer or moan when they hear the words, “Snow day!” in the morning? Michigan tends to have quite a few snow days, so many schools decided to
Students Sharing Passions: Snow Day Edition Read Post »
Today I received a voicemail from my older brother. He said that he was having a bad day last week and had a few minutes to read some of my
Why I Write: A Surpising Voicemail Read Post »
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