This past December I went to the Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association (MEMSPA) state conference. There, I was so inspired to begin thinking outside of the standard educational […]
Thinking Outside and Inside the Box Read Post »
I imagine most people want what I want…to feel important, like I belong, to have some freedom, to have fun, and to have my basic needs met. In Choice Theory
5 Steps to Follow When Dumbfounded Read Post »
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
Who Controls You? Read Post »
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. Â 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 »
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