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New Year’s Resolutions – 3 Tips for Successful Results

Here we go again. A new year and new resolutions. I am pretty sure that I haven’t stuck with a resolution, ever. So what makes this year different? The book 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey changed my life. However, I did not choose this book. It was chosen for me. Let me ... Read More about New Year’s Resolutions – 3 Tips for Successful Results

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The 7 Best Facebook Post Ideas for Schools

Facebook post ideas for school are sometimes hard to come by. Of course, there are the obligatory kid pictures of kids doing everything kids do during the school day.  But doesn’t everyone already know what kids do at school all day? Read? Write? Go to recess? So what are other facebook posts? ... Read More about The 7 Best Facebook Post Ideas for Schools

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11 Secrets to Surviving the Holidays For Principals

Serving our school community during the holidays can be one of the most rewarding experiences. It can also be exhausting. Between staff, students, family, friend celebrations and gift exchanges it can be quite overwhelming, to say the least. This is where my 11 secrets to surviving the holidays for ... Read More about 11 Secrets to Surviving the Holidays For Principals

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The Ultimate Guide to the Apple Watch for Principals

The Ultimate Guide to the Apple Watch for Principals is meant to help other principals get the most out of their smartwatches. Finally, I have discovered the secrets to productivity using the Apple watch. Hopefully, this guide will get your productivity juices flowing.My relationship with the Apple ... Read More about The Ultimate Guide to the Apple Watch for Principals

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November and The Illusion of Gratitude

How seriously do you take being grateful and/or having a heart of gratitude? Is gratitude something you practice daily or just in November around Thanksgiving? How much better could our lives be if we practice gratitude daily? Not just during November challenges, but every day.This time of year ... Read More about November and The Illusion of Gratitude

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Digital Announcements for Schools – Smart TV

Recently, I shared my love/hate relationship with the SmartTV at school. Everyone has a SmartTV! We must have one! There were Tweets and Instagram posts showcasing how schools were using SmartTV's. Posting announcements in school entryways. Some were streaming Twitter, others were looping ... Read More about Digital Announcements for Schools – Smart TV

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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🤷🏼‍♀️
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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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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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