Head Held High
I’ve always prided myself in the fact that when I blog I try to share a real and honest portrayal of education and who I am. I’ve been passionate about…
#periScopeOut: Educators Sharing their Spaces and Stories
Almost two weeks ago I was talking with Jeff Herb on Voxer and he mentioned that he would love to see my new school sometime. While traditionally that would mean…
10 Leaders Worth Following
Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve had a unique experience. I’ve been able to attend several conferences where the audience was primarily education/school leaders. Now before I go any…
Give More #KidsDeserveIt
Just the other day this video come across my Facebook feed. I was so emotionally impacted by the message and the powerful story, I couldn’t help but think about the…
Be Brave – Take a Risk #KidsDeserveIt
While driving today I heard this song, and the lyrics rang so incredibly true to where I am right now. It’s a song called “Brave” by Nichole Nordeman. The gate…
Obvious to You, Amazing to Others
As I sit on the flight back home to Houston, after spending an incredible week in Long Beach for NAESP, I keep having the same thoughts I do after most…
Relationships Matter Most – Be Real #naesp15
This is co-written by Adam Welcome and Todd Nesloney and cross-posted on both of their blogs. Relationships for Principals have always and will continue to be of utter importance, it’s…
Learning Through Conversations
I’ve had the awesome experience of traveling to Long Beach, California this week to attend NAESP (National Association of Elementary School Principals). #NAESP15 I love traveling and attending different conferences…
Fighting the Fight
I have been given quite the opportunity to travel and speak in different places around the United States. I talk about technology, inspiring kids, and changing campus/staff culture. But lately,…
Year One is in The Books!
Well I did it. I survived my first year as an administrator. Especially coming straight out of the classroom. This year was a roller coaster for sure. I think just…
#NIStlap Day 2015 – The Power of #TLAP
So a year or two ago I read the book “Teach Like a Pirate” by Dave Burgess. It is an absolutely incredible book that really talks about teaching passionately and…
Enough?
This concept or thought of “Am I doing enough?” has always been a part of my psyche. Whether it came to work, or my personal relationships, family, or whatever, I…
