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Several years ago, I remember hearing a lot of discussion about school principals in the role of “instructional leaders.”…
Tag: Leadership
Generosity as Leadership
At the beginning of the year, I was hoping for a complete return to somewhat normal practices. After nearly…
5 Takeaways from PRINCIPALed
I’m learning a lot from PRINCIPALed: The Educator’s Survival Guide. Check out several takeaways from this awesome book for…
Make Yourself
“If I hadn’t made me I would have been made somehow If I hadn’t assembled myself I’d have fallen…
The Bucket Brigade
I’ve written recently about an administrator’s role as the Chief Firefighter. I do find myself constantly putting out fires….
Wrestling an Octopus
Why does every day feel like I’m wrestling an octopus? At some point, I feel like I’ve gotten a…
Promotions, Demotions, and Opportunities
I once held a central office director position in which I oversaw curriculum and instruction for the entire district….
Joining the Dark Side
Many educators describe the move from teacher to administrator as coming over to the Dark Side. The belief is…
False Prophets
Be careful. You may see them practicing from afar. Or you may work with them directly. They will seem…
What’s for Dinner?
What’s for dinner? It’s a common question in some households. And often the answer is a refrain of “I don’t…