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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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 […]
Welcome To The Jungle!
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Effective Ways to Implement Professional Development and Use It To Boost School Culture
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. […]
First Meeting Of The Year Ideas To Set The Mood For the Upcoming School Year
It’s the beginning of the school year and once again I am scrambling for ideas on how to kickstart the year with energy, positivity, and vision. Except…. that, so far…. the very first beginning of the year staff meeting agenda is filled with a whole lot of nothing. I don’t want to waste anyone’s time […]
How To Motivate and Inspire Teachers
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