Role Reversal: From Principal to Parent
Today was my daughter’s first day of preschool. We have been collecting supplies for months, making sure all the documents are in order, and attending all the parent meetings and supply drop offs. Since the beginning I’ve been saying how bizarre it is to...A Compliment Within a Compliment
I was given an extremely kind compliment today from a teacher in my building. While the message of the compliment was incredibly appreciated, who she said it applied to was more of a compliment to me than I think she even realized. We work hard to provide an exemplary...
The measure of your discipline.
I have this bizarre superstition that when I open a fortune cookie I then need to carry the fortune with me the rest of the day for it to become reality. I know… This habit of mine typically leads to the eventual resurfacing of the fortune in unlikely places...
It’s all about perspective.
I was walking down the hallway today and saw one of the bulletin boards that had just been redone by a staff member in our building. It caught my attention for a couple reasons. It looked amazing. It had a bizarre combo of symbols. It had a lasting message. While...The funny thing about focus.
Focus. It’s something we always seem to want, but have you ever noticed how limiting it is once you have it? A familiar phrase I’m sure you’ve heard a thousand times is “in the zone.” For the longest time I had assumed that to be a good...
Proud member of the Education Podcast Network
Get new posts in your email!
Join our mailing list to receive the latest posts from LightUpEDU! We will never spam you, promise!
Please check your email to confirm your subscription!