Breaking Out of Isolation
Being a principal is my passion; a role that I am grateful to have and enjoy *almost* every day. While their are many positives to school administration, one of the…
Standard 6 for Administrators:
The school administrator fosters the success of all students by demonstrating behavior consistent with legal, ethical, and professional standards and by engaging in continuous professional development and contributing to the profession.
The Mindful School Leader
This is a cross post from the #PrincipalPLN podcast: How do you handle to stress? Does this sound like you? Maybe you just feel that way at times, which…
#WEMTA15 Presentations
I'm super excited to attend the WEMTA (Wisconsin Educational Media and Technology Association) Conference this week as a Spotlight Speaker while getting the opportunity to hear some great educators. Here…
Principal 2.0 Resources for #IPANewAdmin14
I'm excited to join forces again with Amber Teamann on July 25 as we spend a day with the new administrators in Illinois for #IPANewAdmin14. Amber and I will be…
A Principal’s Principle: Patience
Patience is a necessary principle for principals, yet it is not a strength of mine. I am, by nature, a very fast-paced person. I don't like to sit idle;…
Plans to “Sharpen the Saw” this Summer
Here's the latest cross-post from my staff memo blog: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In Stephen Covey's book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, the 7th habit is one that I think we all…
Learn How to Be a Digital Leader
Here it is...the recorded PrincipalCast podcast #14 with Eric Sheninger! You will also be able to download/subscribe to the podcast in iTunes or in BeyondBod on android.
Digital Leadership with Eric Sheninger
Eric Sheninger is releasing a new book this month:Digital Leadership: Changing Paradigms for Changing Times. The Principalcast Podcast will be interviewing Eric on Sunday, January 12, 2014 at 8:30 PM CST…
My Reading Resolutions for 2014
A new tradition for myself each New Year is to make Reading Resolutions, which I made last year in this post. Just like any goal, I like to review my…
Principal 2.0: The Connected Administrator
Yesterday Amber Teamann and I joined the great principals in Indiana for the Indiana Principal Leadership Institute (#IPLI) to share with them how Social Media can be a useful tool for…