School culture – Serendipity in Education

It's that time of the year, isn't it? The time of the year that is so hard because the honeymoon is over. We feel the crunch of assessments and conferences and curriculum. And, honestly, we are really really tired. The time of year when the holiday craziness begins and the kids are out of their… Continue reading It’s that time of the year, isn’t it?

Three zones. The "think for me" zone, the "help me think differently" zone, and the "there but not there" zone.

Communication and Being Connected, Education, Inspiration, leadership, Personal Growth, School culture

Leading in the Gray Zone

September 9, 2018July 15, 2021 allysonapsey

Sometimes there is black and white in leadership. But, where does true leadership live? Looking at leadership in terms of three zones has been helpful for me as I work to continuously grow and better serve the people who count on me. I actually started this post about a year ago and have been thinking… Continue reading Leading in the Gray Zone

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Mixed feelings about the end of summer are absolutely okay.

August 19, 2018 allysonapsey

In our neck of the woods, the new school year is about to start. For some, it starts tomorrow. For others, it starts within a week or two. For everyone across the nation--students, families, and staff alike, the start of a school year has already happened or is happening very soon. When you hear things… Continue reading Mixed feelings about the end of summer are absolutely okay.