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I Finally “Get” the iPad

The past few days and nights I have been exploring the iPad a little more in depth. (Haven't been able to sleep due to cold and allergy medicine:)) Surely I could find a use for this other than as a consumption device. Seems I might have:) Basically I just started carrying the thing around hoping it ... Read More about I Finally “Get” the iPad

Curtain Call on the June Challenge – Whew!!!

Well that's a wrap! Back in May Larry Fliegelman and I challenged each other to write a blog post every day the month of June. It started with a tweet from Kim and her blog Write Now! The original challenge was to read the book Spilling Ink (I think I read one chapter) and post about a chapter a ... Read More about Curtain Call on the June Challenge – Whew!!!

Ozarks Writing Project Guess Day

Yesterday I had the privilege to be invited to the Ozarks Writing Project guest day. A teacher from another elementary in my district invited her principal and her principal invited me. Let me see if I can briefly describe OWP..... 4 week summer institute for teachers focusing on the craft of ... Read More about Ozarks Writing Project Guess Day

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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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5 months ago

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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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5 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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5 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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6 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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