What's This All About?
It's hard to believe we are down to the final two weeks of the school year. Time flies, and there is still a great deal to get...
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REFLECTIONS OF LIFE, LEADERSHIP, AND THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE
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Understand Your Impact
We are entering a very busy time of year that is challenging for just about every educator in the country. Deadlines need to be met,...
More Than a Number
Recently we were given the results of Iowa Assessments (the standardized test in our state) for third and fourth grade students. I spent...
Everybody Has a Story
This post discusses the importance of empathy and realizing that behind every emotion, reaction, or behavior lies a story to be told.
Learning on the East Coast
Last week I had the opportunity to visit Meriden Public Schools in Connecticut with four other administrators from my school district. ...
When Are We Ever Ready?
I have been in education for eleven years, and have experienced a wide variety of changes. Some have been enormous and had an impact on...
Nike, Amazon, and Two Incredible Elementary Schools
I'm an avid Nike shopper, and have literally invested thousands of dollars in shoes, clothing, and accessories over the years. Nike has...
PLN Blogging Challenge
This challenge was passed on to me by Matt Degner @mwdegner, a Junior High Principal whom I converse with on #IAedchat and have had the...
Paying Gratitude When It Is Due
Thanksgiving might be my favorite holiday and begins a time of year where I continually stop and reflect about all of the things in my...
Perseverance, Resilience, and Grit
Over the past few months these three words have gained traction in discussions through Twitter, You Tube, TED Talks, Educational...
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