I attended a professional development day this past summer, and was sitting there thinking that the presenter must think I know nothing about teaching. I had been an educator for […]
Honor What Your Students Already Know Read Post »
Why do you answer the phone? Because it rings, right? Or, do you answer it because you want to talk to the person calling you? Is all behavior purposeful, or
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. -Martin Luther King Jr. This quote is a reminder to
Lessons from MLK Jr. Read Post »
Someone is heading for me…I can tell because of the squinted eyes that are locked on me. I see a gait that is determined and quickened. Is there smoke coming
3 Easy Steps to Calm Confrontation Read Post »
Please excuse the typos and extra use of the word “had”. In order to preserve the original message, this article is in its original form. I wrote this article in
My Hands Are No Longer Tied Read Post »
My mom became my best friend as I became an adult. When she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2010, I was so scared for her and, honestly, for me.
How to Smile…I Mean Cry…No, I Mean SMILE! Read Post »
During my visit to classrooms this morning, I took a few pictures. I was thinking over my tour and how to communicate with teachers the things that I saw, and
Tour of Engagement, Relationships, Choice Read Post »
How does a school leader know what staff and students need in order to continually improve? Two words…be everywhere. Simple, right? Of course, this sounds simpler than it actually is.
Two Words I Stand For At My Standing Desk Read Post »
‘Twas the night before…well, it was actually this morning…when my observation did feature our spunky little technology teacher. Much to my delight, I stumbled upon a beautiful sight. Fifth grade
‘Twas Technology Class Read Post »
“I have no idea what I want to be, but I know that I don’t want to be a teacher because I never want to step foot in a school
My Infuriation with Education Read Post »
Allyson is an award-winning school leader, author, and inspiring national speaker. She travels the country to work as an associate for Creative Leadership Solutions.
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