I have been working as a Vice-Principal since August, 2005. I have had the opportunity to work in three very different schools. For my first 2 1/2 years as a Vice-Principal, I was placed in a middle-class school with a high degree of parent involvement. My second school was in a working-class area with aContinue reading “My Top Ten in Ten Days – Celebrating my 100th Blog Post 2/10”
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My Top Ten in Ten Days – Celebrating my 100th Blog Post – 1/10
Like I have mentioned, being a mom is the most important thing I do. It always has to come first! I am fortunate to have 3 wonderful kids: Trista (7), Pauli (4), and Carson (1). They brighten my each and every day. I feel so fortunate to have them in my life! I learn somethingContinue reading “My Top Ten in Ten Days – Celebrating my 100th Blog Post – 1/10”
100th Blog Post Series
I have been working on my 100th blog post for the last week, between Spring Break activities and sleep. Last night I realized that there was no way that I could post my post the way it was – the length it was. It was way too long! If I left it like this, thereContinue reading “100th Blog Post Series”
Obsession? or Passion?
For the last 8 months I have been focused on my learning, in an effort to help others, including myself and my colleagues, but, most importantly, the students in my school. During this time, I have been blogging regularly as a way to make meaning and build connections with many of the things I haveContinue reading “Obsession? or Passion?”
Twitter – The Very Basics
Our district has been engaging administrators in a Digital Discovery Series this year. We have had two very powerful sessions. Our last session was just last week, with George Couros speaking to us about Social Media. You can find my blog post about that evening here. After our session with George, there have been aContinue reading “Twitter – The Very Basics”
Transformation with @gcouros
This past Tuesday, March 6, the administrators in our district had our second “Digital Discovery” session. During each session, we learn about different 21st Century Learning tools/strategies or ideas. This session was all about Social Media. There were over 180 administrators who came to our event, excited to be together, but a bit apprehensive aboutContinue reading “Transformation with @gcouros”
Handling Adversity
It is how you handle yourself in adversity that truly speaks to your strength and character as a leader. Things to remember while handling challenging situations . . . Photo by Flickr member Christophe Kiciak Stay Strong. You may want to retreat and stay away from what is upon you, but you must stay strong.Continue reading “Handling Adversity”
Learning From My PLN
I am very fortunate to have developed a great PLN over the past 8 months. There are some amazing educators and leaders in education who are always willing to share their thoughts, their feelings, their learning, and their advice with others. While I do not have as much time to read blogs as I wouldContinue reading “Learning From My PLN”
Inspiring Educators and Great Pro-D.
Currently, our school has 10 iPads. We have also ordered another 28 (which I am kind of kicking myself now about since the iPad3 will be out in a matter of days). When these arrive, we will have a full 30-iPad-syncing cart and 8 additional iPads for non-enrolling teachers and support staff. Each of ourContinue reading “Inspiring Educators and Great Pro-D.”
It’s Not About Power and Control
Whether you are a mother, father, sister, brother, teacher, administrator, or anyone in management, it is important to understand that trying to exert power and control is usually not very effective. Too often I see and hear about people trying to exert their control and power over another individual(s). Perhaps, they feel that is theirContinue reading “It’s Not About Power and Control”
It's All About Learning 