This is a site that challenges the walls of our mind, our classrooms, our houses to transform into windows. These windows allow us to collaborate, connect, learn, and inspire each other through being visible, modelling, and instilling healthy habits every, single, day.
Just last weekend, I found myself squished between my giggling children at the local cinema, buttery popcorn in hand, eyes glued to the screen. We were watching “Inside Out 2,” a poignant journey back into the complex world of emotions. Amidst the laughter and occasional teary moments (ok, I somehow cried A LOT…), a new […]
There are so many big rocks and conundrums that come our way each day as administrators. These questions and problems really have to make us think and weigh out the best options. It can get exhausting and can weigh heavy on your heart. I really felt this and was always second guessing and losing sleep […]
We are halfway through the year and we are in the thick of it all. It is a busy time of year and it really does go quickly. As administrators part of our job is to ensure teachers, support staff, and leaders are receiving professional development as part of our teacher and leader quality standards. […]
As a baby Principal, I was so excited to take on this role. I felt ready. I felt confident. I felt honored to be trusted with this position. It was all so exhilarating … until the decisions started to flood my day one after another. I wanted to make the right decision, and so I […]
It’s 3:oo pm on a Friday and you are thinking that it was a great week. You are finishing up to go home and you check your email one more time. You see one particular email with a subject line that screams frustration or problems. Your heart sinks. You know you shouldn’t open it until […]
Research shows the key to leadership and success is through relationships and building trust with your community. I have heard it over and over again through my mentors, my research, my own work and success, and through colleagues. It’s important and it matters. But the common thread that keeps coming up, is that it is […]
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