I just read through a few of my favorite blogs in my "reader." I actually took my "reader" off my homepage to do away with some of the guilt of not being able to keep up. I am not even sure if anyone still has this blog in their reader. When I started blogging last year I found this to be the most ... Read More about Happy New Year 2008!!!
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???
Podcasting with the “Prez”
No, I do not mean George Bush! The Practical Principals's guest for episode 03 will be MAESP President Julie German. Last night Scott and I had the pleasure of recording a conversation with Mrs. Germann. Our topic was about getting involved politically in this busy job that we already have.We can't ... Read More about Podcasting with the “Prez”
Still here and crazy busy!
Yes, I am still blogging! I have not been doing a very good job of time-management this week so I haven't completed many of the tasks on my to-do lists.Tonight Scott and I will be podcasting with our special guest the MAESP (Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals) President Julie ... Read More about Still here and crazy busy!
Shameless Plug Alert
Episode 02 of the Practical Principals is out!!! "Walk this way" talks about walk-through observations. Scott and I even have a guest! Mike of EdleaderWeb shares his thoughts and practices about CWT. We even created a "supporting documents" page that has forms you are free to use and share alike. If ... Read More about Shameless Plug Alert
McAlister's Night
1st Day of MRI Training
The Bubble Share included in this post is of our 1st day of training for K and 1st teachers. Bubble share only allows me to leave a 30 min. voice over on each slide. For those of you who know me realize that it is hard for me to get a lot of info in 30 seconds.You must click on the "play" arrow at ... Read More about 1st Day of MRI Training
ALC/PLC Podcast
I just uploaded my most recent podcast.Practical Principals PodcastWOW of the Week - Talks about my tutoring programBook Pick - The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John C. MaxwellShow content talks about our school and districts journey through the Accelerated Schools process/Accelerated ... Read More about ALC/PLC Podcast
Friday Funny….Desktop Icons
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 ... Read More about Friday Funny….Desktop Icons
It’s Official… The Practical Principals Have ‘Arrived’
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 ... Read More about It’s Official… The Practical Principals Have ‘Arrived’
For the Love of Blogging
I think today is Blog Day. Or at least sometime soon it is Blog Day. I am not sure what that means exactly and we are not having a school-wide assembly to honor Blog Day but I am sure that I am suppose to write something regarding the benefits of blogging today. (It is all starting to run together ... Read More about For the Love of Blogging
1st day poem
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 ... Read More about 1st day poem
I caved!!! Time to admit it.
I finally caved and bought a Palm Treo. May not be the "newest" gadget in the world but it is to me. I bought the palm phone about 4 years ago but took it back because it just seemed large and ridiculous. I have had a palm since they came out forever ago and loved it at first.When I became a ... Read More about I caved!!! Time to admit it.
New Teacher Podcast
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. ... Read More about New Teacher Podcast
Brag on your teachers!!!
Willard East is off to a GREAT start this year! Theme for the year is "Cruising to Success at Willard East." I have heard more positive comments this year than, I think, any year I have been in this profession. Teachers are in and out of the office skipping with joy about their classes and great the ... Read More about Brag on your teachers!!!
Live Podcasting!!!
Okay so maybe there is no such thing as "live" podcasting. This week I recorded two presentation/workshops that I did for two different groups of staff members. This was my first attempt at recording myself live EVER. That might be an exaggeration but I can't think of another time I watched myself ... Read More about Live Podcasting!!!
8 Random Things – I’ve been tagged!
Cathy Nelson over at Techno Tuesday Blog 'tagged' me! Aren't we just like the kids? :) Anyway I would love to play...........The rules: List 8 random facts about yourselfAt the end of your post, choose (tag) 8 people and list their names, linking to themLeave a comment on their blog, letting them ... Read More about 8 Random Things – I’ve been tagged!
My 1st Leadertalk Post!!!!
Many of the contributors to Leadertalk cross-post on their personal blogs so here goes......The following can be found at the Leadertalk blog for/by school leaders!!!Motorcycle Training??? What?! Welcome to my first Leadertalk post! I am so humbled to be part of such an experienced team of ... Read More about My 1st Leadertalk Post!!!!
Scott Elias – Podcast interview
Not sure how I got so lucky to have Scott Elias from Do I Dare Disturb the Universe on my podcast but you have to listen! Early this week Scott and I had emailed back and forth to coordinate a time to Skype. Please forgive my podcast editing skills as I continue to work on them. :):):) We will ... Read More about Scott Elias – Podcast interview
