Eight Inspiring Books from 2018
This post explores eight of my favorite books that I read in 2018. Six are dedicated to leadership while two are children's books that i
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PERMISSION TO BE GREAT
REFLECTIONS OF LIFE, LEADERSHIP, AND THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE
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The New Normal
I have written in the past about my mother and her horrific battle with metastatic breast cancer. My mother passed away on September 1...
Who's Your Tom Danner?
This post discusses an educator who has made a difference in the lives of so many through empathy, compassion, heart, intensity, and class.
Setting the Tone
It was more than 33 years ago, but I remember my first day of preschool like it was yesterday. This was not a great experience for a...
Five Thoughts for 2018
People all over the world will identify resolutions, goals, or establish their #oneword for the year in the coming hours or may have...
I Wonder...
In the summer of 2013, I wrapped up my first year as an elementary principal and attended a national conference for the first time. At...
Three Lessons Learned
Schools are back in session or are going to be in the next couple of weeks across the country. I will begin my sixth year as a building...
They Need Us More Than Ever
I am going to say what's been on my mind for the past 4 months. After listening to the debates, watching the political events leading up...
Assume the Best
I’ll never forget one day when I was an eighth grader in junior high school and walking down the hallway with one of my best friends,...
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.
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