What Matters Most...
A couple of days ago, I attended an IEP meeting at the end of the day. The beginning of this meeting with parents was typical as present...
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PERMISSION TO BE GREAT
REFLECTIONS OF LIFE, LEADERSHIP, AND THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE
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Seeds to Plant...
We all think of a brighter future and constantly discuss ways to get better. I think it is human nature to want to improve while looking...
Beliefs and Actions
I have spent a great deal of time in my career thinking about what I stand for, what I believe in, while defining my core values. All of...
Look Closer
Throughout the course of any given day, I have a number of interactions with students, teachers, parents, support staff members,...
What Great Educators Do Differently
Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to attend the inaugural What Great Educators Do Differently Conference in Chicago. There were so...
A Walk to Remember
School started on Thursday, and just like every year, there is excitement and anticipation in the air. Students arrive with new clothing,...
What Can We Learn from Disney?
I recently returned from the National Association of Elementary School Principal's Conference (#naesp15) in Long Beach, California and...
Belding, Vernon, and Rooney
Imagine that you are not an educator, and do me a favor. Close your eyes and think about what comes to mind when I say one...
Connecting with Purpose
*This post is a compliment to an article that I wrote for NAESP's May/June edition of Principal magazine. The full article can be found...
Legacy
Over the past few years, I have attended a number of retirement parties for teachers, administrators, and support staff members. Within...
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