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I've been really cognoscente this year about changing up the way we've done staff meetings. You see we do a staff meeting once a month. And on a campus of over 80 employees, I feel like that time is so important for us to use...
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I've always said that I believe January and February to be some of the hardest months of the school year. It's getting over that hump into the spring, testing is kicking in (at least in Texas), behavior starts to escalate again, people are getting on...
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Inequality is something that has received more and more national attention lately. From economic injustices, to racial prejudice, and so much more. From shootings, to marches, to court cases. It's everywhere. And it's something that is heavy on my soul. Something that my personal journey...
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So I'm in the middle of something that has already become a game changer for me (and hopefully my team too!)Coming back from the holiday break I really wanted to get some one-on-one face time with each of my team members. I wanted to spend...
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I've thought long and hard about my #OneWord that I wanted to focus on for this year (2016). I wanted a word that had several meanings to me.So after much thought I finally chose my word. This year my word is...
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So when reflecting on a year, there's a lot that comes to mind. There's accomplishments, failures, deepening of friendships, new friendships, those lost, new adventures, and so much more.It's always been hard for me to write a good comprehensive post over a year of time...
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I still remember the advice someone gave me...
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A good leader will always be a servant leader. That's a belief that I was raised with and one I've tried, sometimes unsuccessfully, to live out.As a campus leader now I try to continually find ways to show my staff that I appreciate them and...
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Kids Deserve It! Writing our last chapter!Sometimes things just fall into place. It doesn’t make sense all the time, but it always seems to happen at just the right time. The important thing to remember is - just go with it, there’s a reason it’s all...
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Time and time again, I have shared about the power of social media. The power of taking time to connect with others.One of those people I've connected with is Ben Gilpin. Ben is a principal at Warner Elementary in Michigan! I've known Ben for a...
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