Melinda S. Miller

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MAESP Conference Survey

Hello Southwest District! Hopefully everyone had a nice Thanksgiving and is headed into the downhill slide to the new year! I did my first ever Turkey Trot, (okay I walked but I did it:) and I highly recommend it. Lots of fun! Both of my children beat me so I lost to a 4 year old and 7 year old. ... Read More about MAESP Conference Survey

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Newsletter Nuisance

What on earth do you include in a paper newsletter when you have a blog and school Facebook page? I struggle with this every month. It actually drives me crazy. Last year, and the beginning of this year, I tried to get away from sending home a paper newsletter. But it seems like a nice service to ... Read More about Newsletter Nuisance

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Thankful for my Principal Friends

As the weekend winds to a close I just wanted to say THANKS to all my principal friends, aspiring principal friends, and teachers who read this blog. Some of you I've met face-to-face while others it will always feel like we have known each other our whole careers.  Many of you have commented ... Read More about Thankful for my Principal Friends

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Tree of H.U.G.S.

This is our way of collecting for our holiday drive........ Hats, Underwear, Gloves, & Scarves ... Read More about Tree of H.U.G.S.

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Thanksgiving in the Workroom

Now here's an idea you can use tomorrow! Usually I write a Thanksgiving note/letter to my teachers. Some years I give them a little treat of some kind. Our school district always provides each staff member a free ham/turkey dinner the day before break. Just a little bit of decoration can spice ... Read More about Thanksgiving in the Workroom

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Treat for SWMAESP Meeting

"Borrowed" this idea from Springfield MAESP:)- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone ... Read More about Treat for SWMAESP Meeting

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Gotta love school pictures🤦🏼‍♀️ Here’s to 30 years! Cassidy was so frustrated I didn’t make to 30….guess I showed her🤷🏼‍♀️
Never say never…. 29 years a Tiger but today mar Never say never…. 29 years a Tiger but today marked my first day as the Elementary Principal for the Sparta Trojans. Thank you for welcoming me to your school and community. (Retirement lasted exactly ONE school week🤷🏼‍♀️)
Uh…oh? What happens to this sign? 🤷🏼‍♀ Uh…oh? What happens to this sign? 🤷🏼‍♀️😜 Will I ever not consider myself a principal? Just not a “practicing” principal👍🏻
Agree!!!! 🙌🏻💜💎 Agree!!!! 🙌🏻💜💎
Updated retirement photo! Here’s to whatever com Updated retirement photo! Here’s to whatever comes next and I have no idea what that is…I’m okay with that…I think😬🤷🏼‍♀️😂
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My head’s cut off in the post before this one🤦🏼‍♀️ Let’s try this one! #filtered Try apps for a teacher appreciation project so far completely failing. Oh well🤷🏼‍♀️
🖤🤍Courtwarming 2023❤️🖤🤍 🖤🤍Courtwarming 2023❤️🖤🤍

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Getting better and faster at editing and making cute thumbnails! Thumbnail game is on POINT!!🎯 ... See MoreSee Less

Top Productivity Tips for Retirees and Remote Workers

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In this video, I’m sharing practical, actionable tips tailored to retirees and those working from home. Retirement or working from home—both sound like a dre...

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Oops!!! If you watched my last video I uploaded the wrong day in the life🤦🏼‍♀️ This is new one but I did fix the other one if you want to go back and see that one🤷🏼‍♀️ ... See MoreSee Less

Too Old? From Retired to Youtube

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Are you ever too old to start something new? In today’s video, I’m diving into relaunching my YouTube channel after 50. From retirement to content creation, ...

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Retirement update! 🤦🏼‍♀️ What’s next? If only knew…🤷🏼‍♀️ ... See MoreSee Less

Retirement??? What it's really like..

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One recently retired Missouri educator/administrator explains retirement after retiring TWICE in two years. Retirement is a lot more mental than financial I ...

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10 months ago

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I posted something in the productivity facebook group and the members wanted to know more about what "office etiquette" meant in my back-to-school notes. Well, here ya go!!! ... See MoreSee Less

Office Etiquette 101 For The Principal's Office

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Navigating the principal's office with professionalism and respect is crucial for fostering a positive school environment. In this video, I'll cover essentia...

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