A New Perspective
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A New Perspective

  I’m so glad to be able to move forward now.  There has been enough talk about what the last year plus has meant for all of us.  Finally done,…
Thanks Again for Sharing
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Thanks Again for Sharing

  No need to say thank you.  No need to apologize. No need to give it any more thought. No need to point it out again.  Unless of course, you…
PD Madlibs
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PD Madlibs

  Do you remember doing Madlibs as a kid? You would come up with the list of nouns, verbs, adjectives, and then read the ridiculous story aloud. The odd pairing…
Brilliant Colleagues
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Brilliant Colleagues

  Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to work with a number of colleagues who have made me a better educator.  It’s those regular conversations that you have with…
Anxiety & Preparedness
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Anxiety & Preparedness

There is a fine line between preparedness and anxiety. Be prepared. Yes. But don't overthink it. Rich
The Secret Is Almost Out!
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The Secret Is Almost Out!

  Today, I met with our secret society of writers at school. This group of 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students are extremely dedicated and passionate writers. They span all…
What I Learned from Make Time
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What I Learned from Make Time

  I recently finished the book Make Time: How to Focus on What Matters Every Day by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky. The book details a plan for productivity -…
A Great Job
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A Great Job

  There are days when someone will say to you:Great job. I love the way you handled that situation. There are many more days when someone will say:You handled that…