Blog - Melinda S. Miller

My 1st post to welcome you!

Welcome to the Principal Blog! Our job is so busy that sometimes it is hard to get together or even talk on the phone. Maybe we can communicate on hot topics on our computers. Be sure to make this a bookmark and/or subscribe to this blog so you can stay up to date on the things going on with principals just like you. ... Read More about My 1st post to welcome you!

The Principal Blog

2 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

4 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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