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Getting Things Done….AFTER School

The struggle is real! What time do you get home AFTER work? How long do you stay at work to get things done? After school for me is a black hole of complete un-productiveness. (Not a word apparently) I get things done but there is no rhyme or reason to how or when. There is a never ending to-do list ... Read More about Getting Things Done….AFTER School

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Do You Have A Plan?

How do you plan for your week to get everything done? I am always looking for advice or new ideas when it comes to planning my week and getting things done. Please comment below if you have better/different ideas than what I share.    Weekend planning is my thing. Usually on Sunday ... Read More about Do You Have A Plan?

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The Honeymoon is Over – October!

You've built a relationship. You've called home. (Multiple times!) The kids have missed recess. They get extra recess. We give them a pencil. We take away said pencil. We tell them we are proud of them. We tell them we are disappointed. You've eaten lunch with them. You've eaten breakfast with ... Read More about The Honeymoon is Over – October!

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Planning Your AFTER School Time

Get "Evening Planning" here   After school planning is almost more important than planning for the day. After school is family time. How do you plan for your "big rocks," the things most important to you?    This summer our admin team went through The Leader In Me training. ... Read More about Planning Your AFTER School Time

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Whew! Surviving Back-to-School (7 min. video)

Productivity tip and getting ready for BTS! Teachers and students have been back in school for a week and two days! Let me just tell you that nothing other than survival gets done for about the first 2-3 weeks of BTS prep! My kids get drive-thru, we eat on paper plates, dishes may or may not get ... Read More about Whew! Surviving Back-to-School (7 min. video)

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Celebrating Others! – @8Amber8 #askadmin Series

  I highly recommend that you follow my good friend and conference roomie Amber Teamann from the blog Technically Teamann. Most notably known as @8Amber8 in our social media circles. She shares phenomenal ideas for school principal/administrators. I. Love. Her!! (But not in a creepy way. You ... Read More about Celebrating Others! – @8Amber8 #askadmin Series

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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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