Blog - Melinda S. Miller

Principals CAN have fun!!! – Episode 05

Go get Episode 05 at Practical Principals!!! This is a fun episode about Windows vs. Mac and various other tech tools for administrators. Or at least these two administrators raising young children and trying to find the most efficient way of organizing our work and personal lives.We even overcome ... Read More about Principals CAN have fun!!! – Episode 05

We’re on our way………21st Century here we come!!!

Wow! I can't believe it has been over 2 weeks since I have posted to this blog. I actually just spent the past two weeks doing my first round of observations on my non-tenured staff. I absolutely love being in the classroom. I haven't got much else done but it is so nice to "have" to go in classroom ... Read More about We’re on our way………21st Century here we come!!!

Mom Overture

I just couldn't pass up posting this video. I laughed so hard that I cried on this one. I listen to a parenting podcast called Jumping Monkeys and they featured this video. Jumping Monkeys is part of the TWit network. I also want to try to embed a YouTube video like everyone else can:) Many of you ... Read More about Mom Overture

Making the Connections???

How are you making connections with the kids? It is that time of year when discipline starts to pick up, parents start questioning things, report card time, P/T conferences, and all the other "management" issues start arising.Scott Elias and I have a bi-weekly podcast and we were asked the ... Read More about Making the Connections???

K12 Online Conference

I am VERY excited about the K12 Online conference!!! I believe I stumbled upon the 2006 conference in February even though it had been out since October. If you are newbie, as I was last year, please check out the "first timers" page on the main page.This is a completely FREE experience and there ... Read More about K12 Online Conference

Are you listening???

You need to head over to Practical Principals and check out our Politically Correct podcast! Are you listening? Are you there yet? ... Read More about Are you listening???

The Principal Blog

4 months ago

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Pretty things for principals coming soon!!!I finally have time to work on pretty things for principals!!! I loved being a principal and retirement has me a little stumped and searching for "the next thing" so to speak. There was never enough principal swag so I think I will just make some. You can check out the small beginnings of 'Principal Swag" on my website. Be gentle but......I'd love your ideas! It's a work in progressmelindasmiller.com/shop/ ... See MoreSee Less

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The Principal Blog

5 months ago

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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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The Principal Blog

5 months ago

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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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The Principal Blog

5 months ago

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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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The Principal Blog

6 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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