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
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?
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!
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
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)
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
Principal Randomness – Camera, Driving & Updates (5 min. video)
It's been a while since I uploaded a video or did a blog post. So let me clear that up. On June 9th my dad was killed in a motorcycle accident and my mother was injured very badly. Pretty much the month of June is a blur. (Sorry summer school teachers. I do remember our selfie contests ... Read More about Principal Randomness – Camera, Driving & Updates (5 min. video)
Student #Summerselfie BINGO – Mystery Spaces Included
Piggy-backing off our original PD BINGO and Matt Arrend's #Summerselfie BINGO for his staff, I decided we need to include our summer school teachers! This BINGO can be completed with students doing all the things we do in summer school. Teachers can share via Twitter or Facebook. I was ... Read More about Student #Summerselfie BINGO – Mystery Spaces Included
End of the Year Procedures
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End of the Year Procedures
I am learning through all the social media channels that all principals end the year differently when it comes to teachers checking out for the summer. This video explains how my teachers check out and the information that I give them prior to checking out. There are links in the description of the ... Read More about End of the Year Procedures
FUN Summer PD Option!!!
FUN summer PD idea! Join my great friend Amber Teamann and I as we offer this unique option of gaining some PD credits and having fun this summer. She talks more about it HERE. Download Here ... Read More about FUN Summer PD Option!!!
Kindergarten Registration and Parent Night
Our district is just finishing up our Kindergarten registration for next school year. In this video I talk about how we handle all things Kindergarten and how they get started at my school. ... Read More about Kindergarten Registration and Parent Night
Principal Documentation – Paper and Digital
True confessions of going back to paper! I just couldn't take it anymore. I had too many gaps in my day that I wasn't getting anything productive done because I wasn't scheduling my time very well. After one week back with my personalized planner I have gotten so much done. Check it out! Digital ... Read More about Principal Documentation – Paper and Digital
Why Create A YouTube Channel?
Yep, I started a YouTube Channel. My own kids have been talking about it. Apparently students at my school have YouTube channels so what the heck?! In reality, my curiosity got the best of me. Check it out and subscribe here First, I have always loved connecting with other principals. In ... Read More about Why Create A YouTube Channel?
My NEW Principal Work Bag – Vlog #3
I might be getting the hang of this! Learned lots of new video production tips this week! Super Fun! ... Read More about My NEW Principal Work Bag – Vlog #3
What's in my Backpack- Vlog #2
This weekend in my Backpack.... its always something different but this is what was in it this weekend for the long weekend. I'm usually much more on top of my digital game but not this time of year:) ... Read More about What's in my Backpack- Vlog #2
Book Review – The 5 Languages of Appreciation at Work
Taking a risk and attempting V-logging the past couple of weeks! What do you think? Other than my head is almost cut off in the entire video. You have to start somewhere! ... Read More about Book Review – The 5 Languages of Appreciation at Work
Spring Break Learning and Reflections
Over the years I have spent Spring Break a variety of different ways. Of course the beach Spring Breaks when I was younger. But most of my Spring Breaks are spent learning and reflecting. Don't[ get me wrong, I have been in education long enough that there have been years that I block out any ... Read More about Spring Break Learning and Reflections
Padlet Appreciation Idea
Last week was Counselor Apprceiation week. It's so hard to come up with creative ways to be appreciative after all these years. I really do search out new and creative ideas. I am thrilled to have so many creative friends near and far. Now if I only I can remember where I saw this idea so I could ... Read More about Padlet Appreciation Idea
Find Someone Who #FabulousFebruary
February is still going strong! Hopefully my staff has enjoyed all the activities and treats and it has made February suck a little less. It's a hard time of year usually. The weather is usually bad and everyone has cabin fever. This year the weather has been beautiful but mostly on the weekends. ... Read More about Find Someone Who #FabulousFebruary
A Non-traditional Back To School Letter – Thinglink
Next week I will be a guest speaker for a colleagues night class. Needless to say night class can be boring or wonderful. My goal is somewhere in between but hopefully more wonderful. My librarian tuned me into Thinglink.com. She did a virtual tour of the newly remodeled Library then ... Read More about A Non-traditional Back To School Letter – Thinglink
Fabulous February 2017
Fabulous February has sort of become a tradition over the years. It was actually started by a former elementary principal in my district, Dr. Rhonda Bishop. Some February's we go big and some we are slackers. This year I am trying to make for last year's slacker year. Fabulous February activities ... Read More about Fabulous February 2017
My Technology Revival
Rewind 2-3 years and I shared almost all my technology ideas. Sometimes I think I overshared and overwhelmed my staff. You can lead a horse to water and even though you can't make them drink they can take a sip every now and then:) There are some great resources out there and what you don't know you ... Read More about My Technology Revival
Awkward Situation Solver
Too funny not to share! I was setting up my WeMo crockpot and this showed up as a suggestion. It creates a " widget" on your home screen to tap and call you if you are in an awkward situation. Personally and professionally I guess. ... Read More about Awkward Situation Solver
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