Spring Cleaning

Spring Cleaning

It's just about time for Spring cleaning. Many of us usually feel better once we've given our home a spring cleaning and removed any items that we no longer need.…
High Five Number 21

High Five Number 21

  I was standing at the end of the hall when one of our first grade classes was returning to their classroom from art. As one of my favorite things…
Opening Day

Opening Day

  I’ve always been an advocate of Opening Day as a national holiday.  I’m probably in the minority at this point. But today is the day.  And it’s most important,…
The Pursuit

The Pursuit

  Our students are forced to dash their way through this pursuit that we call school. Competing for Straight A’s. How many AP courses did you take? The higher the…
Eating the Frog

Eating the Frog

  I was recently at a training program with other Principals, and one talked about eating the frog, getting it over with, and moving on with your day. Mark Twain…
What do you do?

What do you do?

  Inspired today by Tania Katan in her book Creative Trespassing.    What do you do?  I’m not talking about answering with your Job Title.  I’m a Teacher.  I’m a…
Plates & Fire Hoses

Plates & Fire Hoses

  A though for today: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=M7y1Ud2yNfQ   What do you want to do particularly well? How will you meet this goal? Share your thoughts at #4OCF.   Rich (@RACzyz)
When the Big Wins are Small

When the Big Wins are Small

  Inspired by my friend Jay Billy today.    When you are having trouble wrapping your head around the big picture.  When you feel like you are not doing the…
5 Ways to Make More Time for Reading

5 Ways to Make More Time for Reading

  There is never enough time for reading. True reading. Just enjoying a good book! Find those extra minutes within your day to make time for more reading for your…