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Eyes and Ears are Everywhere
Eyes and ears are everywhere. Always watching. Always listening. Always waiting to see what we will do. How we will react. Don't forget that you are constantly modeling. Even…
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First Gear
Going zero to sixty is never a great idea when you are trying to bring others along. Remember that if you want others to join you, it is always…
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Winter (Break) is Coming
At my school there are officially 14 school days between now and winter break. There are numerous activities happening during those days. This week marks the Hour of Code,…
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Chaos = Opportunity
Sometimes, chaos equals opportunity. The next time that you are faced with chaos, find the opportunity to make change, to move forward, to find the silver lining. Where there…
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Tomorrow’s A Better Day
Anytime my son has a particularly tough day (according to five-year-old standards), I always end the day by tucking him into bed, giving him a big hug and a…
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5 Ideas for Preventing & Dealing with Negativity
Sometimes negative energy pervades education. There are usually one or two people (sometimes more) who will respond negatively no matter what message is being conveyed. Try these strategies for…
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Horseshoes & Hand Grenades
Many of you know that I recently transitioned from a Curriculum position to being a building Principal. While I had some experience working with facilities, being in charge of…
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Still Hopeful
Less than 24 hours ago, the political process changed, and I wasn't prepared for it. I'm still trying to process. But today, I want to tell you why I'm…
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#4OCF for President
Prior to becoming an educator, I graduated with a degree in political science, and had a strong interest in political campaigning. So on this Election Day, I would like…