Joining the Dark Side
Many educators describe the move from teacher to administrator as coming over to the Dark Side. The belief is…
Tag: Leadership
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…
The Snow Shoveler
I once went on a job interview scheduled for 8am at a school with which I was unfamiliar. The forecast…
Everyone.
I was recently leaving my building for a District meeting. On my way out of the building, a student…
Drinking from the Fire Hose
Inspired by Seth today. Stop drinking from the fire hose. I was recently having a conversation with…
Ahead, Behind, or Beside
There are moments when you need to walk ahead of everyone else, forging the path, leading by example, expanding…