Leading Through Crisis
If you are looking for an expert in leading through crisis, you may want to look elsewhere. I am a school principal who is learning every single day how to […]
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If you are looking for an expert in leading through crisis, you may want to look elsewhere. I am a school principal who is learning every single day how to […]
Leading Through Crisis Read Post »
“Time and health are two precious assets that we don’t recognize and appreciate until they have been depleted.” -Denis Waitley The idea of helping teachers find more balance and have
Healthy Workloads for Educators Read Post »
I was 15 years old and starting my first job as a cashier at Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken on the westside of Grand Rapids, Michigan. All dressed up in my
The Lee’s Chicken Theory Read Post »
This summer has been one of self-reflection and momentum. Although, unfortunately, we are still facing the COVID-19 pandemic, I have decided that I am not going to let it rob
Four Steps to Defining Your School’s Core Values Read Post »
One of the most profound moments I ever had when leading a workshop was the first time I asked a group of educators this question, “What might make a teacher
Evaluation as a Teacher Empowerment Tool Read Post »
Behavior is contagious. Attitude is contagious. Inaction is contagious. -Dan Heath, NAESP National Convention 2021 In moments of frustration and feeling powerless during the beginning of the pandemic, I remember
3 Ways to Turn Staff into a Superhero Squad Read Post »
We are so R-E-A-D-Y to shift our focus from dog-paddling through the past year just to keep our heads above water to leading, learning and growing! This was never more
Flipping the Script for Staff Meetings: Creating a Culture of Collaboration Read Post »
What if all we focused on was making other lives better because we were part of it? I was deeply moved by this quote by John O’Leary when I read
Is your life better because of me? Read Post »
The focus on self-care over the past few years has left many of us inspired to take better care of ourselves, which is exactly the point. That’s wonderful. Some, however,
Shifting from Self-Care to Wellness Read Post »
I am 44 years old and there are still many things about myself that I don’t like. However, as I get older and (hopefully) wiser, the scale is tipping and
More learner or more teacher? Read Post »