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Wrestling an Octopus
Why does every day feel like I’m wrestling an octopus? At some point, I feel like I’ve gotten a grip on an arm and prepare to defeat the monster.…
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Promotions, Demotions, and Opportunities
I once held a central office director position in which I oversaw curriculum and instruction for the entire district. I decided to leave that position because I honestly missed…
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Joining the Dark Side
Many educators describe the move from teacher to administrator as coming over to the Dark Side. The belief is very much us versus them. The idea is that administrators…
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False Prophets
Be careful. You may see them practicing from afar. Or you may work with them directly. They will seem like they know what they are talking about. They will…
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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 know. What do you want?” It can be hard to…
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The Fishbowl
As a brand new administrator, I had my own office for the first time. In subsequent administrative roles, I’ve had to share office space with others, which I actually…
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Brave Face
When you serve in a leadership position, you are expected to put on a brave face in spite of whatever crisis is happening. The expectation is that you will…
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No Expectations
Trying to manage the expectations when there are no expectations. You do one thing under the guidance that you are given, only for the initial guidance to be obsolete…
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The Snow Shoveler
I once went on a job interview scheduled for 8am at a school with which I was unfamiliar. The forecast was calling for several inches of snow. I arrived early…
