In my Thursday blog post to my teachers I mentioned to them that if they didn't have the Teacher Handbook as an icon on their desktop yet that it would be pretty "rewarding" for them to have displayed by Friday. I was going to come around check. Doesn't that sound better than, "Have your icon displayed or else!"? (For my teachers who read this blog this is where I want you to close your eyes or ... Read More about Friday Funny….Desktop Icons

Yesterday Scott Elias and I officially launched the Practical Principal's podcast "What you didn't learn in grad school." Not that either of us have anything else to do.... work, kids, Dr. programs, etc. We just think there are a lot of conversations out there that can benefit school administrators!I am convinced that nothing prepares you for the principal-ship as much as much as the ... Read More about It’s Official… The Practical Principals Have ‘Arrived’

1st day poem Originally uploaded by mmiller7571 I am using a feature in flickr to blog this so we will see how it goes. This is my poem and token I gave my teachers this year. Last month I posted about last year's poem. This poem was ready but I hadn't given it to my teachers yet so I couldn't post it. The glass votive and beads only cost a total of $21 at Hobby Lobby. That bought enough ... Read More about 1st day poem

Two weeks ago I had the privilege of talking to our district's group of new teachers. District-wide this year we have over 38 new teachers. I am always the last presenter and I am not sure that is a blessing or a curse but I try to just give them advice and build them up to start a new school year. Check out my podcast page to the left for my most current podcast.Below are links to a couple of the ... Read More about New Teacher Podcast