Blog - Melinda S. Miller

Lead With Appreciation: Fostering a Culture of Gratitude

What is your number one struggle for more staff appreciation? My good friend Amber Teamann and I have the solution for you! Here you will find many ideas to lead with appreciation at work. Lead with Appreciation is HERE! Learn how positive recognition and appreciation can transform your ... Read More about Lead With Appreciation: Fostering a Culture of Gratitude

The Ultimate Blog Birthday Party! New Blog on WordPress

Just like kids celebrate their birthdays at school with birthday treats, I am celebrating my new blog birthday with treats for you! But not the sticky, sugary kind. How about a digital birthday treat? See below to claim your treat and start following my new blog on Wordpress!It's been a long time ... Read More about The Ultimate Blog Birthday Party! New Blog on WordPress

4 Biggest End of the Year Mistakes

Ahhhhh the end is near. Only one more week of school. It's bittersweet but more sweet than bitter if you know what I mean. But it's A LOT! Hopefully sharing my experience will keep you from making the same end of the year mistakes I always make. The last week of school is a mixture of many emotions. ... Read More about 4 Biggest End of the Year Mistakes

5 Tips for a Successful Teacher Appreciation Week!!!

Ready or not here it comes! I have always loved Teacher Appreciation Week. As a teacher I remember how special our PTO and students made the week. Now as a principal I have enjoyed being a part of the planning process.Over time our process has changed and families and PTO members have come and gone. ... Read More about 5 Tips for a Successful Teacher Appreciation Week!!!

Confessions of a Forgotten Fabulous February

I didn't do it! Nope! No Fabulous February for Willard East this year. Before February(2019) started I told my "Culture Club" we are not doing it. As the leader it is my job to look ahead and filter things that are on the calendar or would like to be on the calendar. When I looked at February ... Read More about Confessions of a Forgotten Fabulous February

Principal Planner – Complimentary Copy

Happy Sunday friends! I was able to get quite a bit done on some of my creative projects this weekend. Of course there are tons of other things to do but on a dreary day there is nothing better than coffee, clipart, and chillin' with my kids! Can be digital or paper. I currently use as paper ... Read More about Principal Planner – Complimentary Copy