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Tell us your why in 6 words or less.

August 12, 2022 allysonapsey

I became a teacher by accident. It was serendipity in action. When I left my high school on that last day of senior year, I was absolutely giddy and said, "I don't know what I want to do, but I never want to step foot in school again." I didn't even really want to go… Continue reading Tell us your why in 6 words or less.

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4 Ways to Put Leadership back in Servant Leadership

August 4, 2022August 17, 2022 allysonapsey

If you consider yourself a servant-leader, do either of these scenarios ring true for you? The "chicken with your head cut off" servant-leader: This type of leader runs around doing all the jobs and solving all the problems, all day, every day. At the end of the day, the leader looks over her own to-do… Continue reading 4 Ways to Put Leadership back in Servant Leadership

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5 Tips for New Principals

July 2, 2022 allysonapsey

As of July 1, I am officially not the principal of Quincy Elementary anymore. I'd like to say that my tears are all cried out, but I seem to keep finding more. The future of our school is on my mind, and I know that it is in the hands of an incredible team and… Continue reading 5 Tips for New Principals

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