I had the privilege of co-presenting at the annual CASS Start Right conference for school leaders last week. It was an honor to be in a room full of leaders who were willing to give up a few days of their precious summer to learn and grow their leadership. In one of the parts of […]
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Rediscovering Childlike Joy: A Blueprint for School Leaders to Rejuvenate Their Careers and Life
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 […]
Breaking Free from Burnout: A Principal’s Guide to Rediscovering Joy in Leadership
My Transformation from Overwhelm to Inspiration For too long, I wore my exhaustion like a badge of honor. As a seasoned school administrator, I was no stranger to the crushing weight of endless responsibilities. Day in and day out, I battled the burnout that seemed to be a non-negotiable part of my job. But what […]
How I Transformed My Health as a Busy Principal In 3 Months
As a school principal, my days were a whirlwind of meetings, decisions, and constant demands. Despite trying to maintain an active lifestyle, I was perpetually tired, bloated, and struggling with skin issues…I know…TMI, but it is the hard truth. I exercised regularly, but it wasn’t enough. I went years struggling to have a good day […]
How Healthy Is Your Leadership?
When I was first starting out in my leadership journey, I was anything but consistent with my health. I was definitely consistent with my dedication to the job but that was the problem. I poured everything into my career and nothing into my health. I seriously thought I would live forever and my health would […]