Make Yourself
“If I hadn’t made me I would have been made somehow If I hadn’t assembled myself I’d have fallen…
Tag: Leadership
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…
The Fishbowl
As a brand new administrator, I had my own office for the first time. In subsequent administrative roles, I’ve…
Brave Face
When you serve in a leadership position, you are expected to put on a brave face in spite of…
No Expectations
Trying to manage the expectations when there are no expectations. You do one thing under the guidance that you…