Building a Foundation
Thursday, August 23, 2018 Yesterday, I was doing drop ins and went into a classroom working on a unique activity. Students were working collaboratively in order to fold paper. At first glance, this activity could seem useless. However, by asking, “what’s this all...
Get Your Head Out of Your Apps
Have you seen this one? On the highway? I saw it for the first time last night on my way home from Open House and I took a major double take. That is, of course, its intention – drop that phone and drive! (And no, I didn’t take this picture –...Share the Risk
Wednesday, August 22, 2018 “As educational leaders and continuous learners, we must commit to perpetually moving forward, for our own sakes and for the benefit of the schools and students we serve. Never stop asking questions or pushing the boundaries of what is...
Does it take 5 years or 5 weeks?
Yesterday our superintendent shared a video (below) and brief message with us about the way in which the Chinese bamboo tree grows. If you are unfamiliar with the plant like I was, you may be interested to know that the process of growing a Chinese bamboo tree takes...Time is the Nemesis of Everything Awesome… part I
Last night I was texting Jeff about some work stuff that needed to get done and other things that I wanted to do, if I “have time.” I ended our text string by saying that “time is the nemesis of everything awesome.” Not thinking much of that statement, Jeff came into...
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 Lesson Behind the Door
Monday, August 20, 2018 I was talking with a colleague today. She’s a retired teacher who has graciously accepted the challenge of completing a long-term maternity leave for one of our counselors. Through our conversation, I was reminded of how much we often work in...
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...
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