Here’s my December article from NAESP’s Communicator:During my first year as principal, I got into classrooms as much as possible. In my building, there was no previous practice of a principal presence in the classrooms other than the formal teacher observation on a three-year cycle. I made it a priority to get into classrooms to … [Read more…]
I have not updated this blog in so long that I couldn’t even remember how to login! This new school year has been flying by, with very little extra time for me to get online at night. Why? Because I’m pregnant!! That’s right! I’m now 5 1/2 months pregnant and due in May. It’s quite … [Read more…]
I have just completed my first year as a principal…WOO HOO!!! While I wish it was time to relax and reflect for next year, I am realizing now that I don’t have time for that, because there’s still so much to do. (Of course I spend time relaxing and reflecting, but I don’t have time … [Read more…]
I am guilty of having thought as a teacher and even as an assistant principal, “What is the principal doing all day? Why hasn’t he/she done x, y or z yet?” Well, now that I’m the principal, I take back all of the thoughts I had back then, because you can just never understand what … [Read more…]
Well, since I haven’t posted many reflective blogs, I’ll post a quick one to share what I’m planning for next week. I’ve been reading What Really Matters in Response to Intervention: Research-Based Designs by Richard Allington to prepare to lead staff in a book study over the summer (this is voluntary for staff, but I … [Read more…]
This is finally posted online at http://dpi.wi.gov/rti/summit09.htmlYou can click on the links to view the videos and other resources. The two keynote speakers, George Betts and Ted Neitzke, were both fantastic–great videos to watch (the first one just has a long introduction, be patient!)
Wisconsin held a 2 day Summit for Response to Intervention. There were over 1,000 people in attendance. It was an incredible conference with many sessions and 2 fantastic keynote speakers. I can’t wait until the videos and resource links are up from the conference. Because there were so many different sessions and powerpoint packets I … [Read more…]
Hello world! I am a new principal in an elementary school in Wisconsin. My experience before this has included teaching at the elementary levels (special education for 1-5th, 3rd grade and 4th grades), instructional coach for one year, and a year as a middle school assistant principal. This year has been quite a change for … [Read more…]