The New School Leader #06
How do you move your campus forward in the work of ensuring high levels of learning for all students? Start here: Be crystal clear when it comes to expectations. Everyone …
The New School Leader #05
As we prepare for the start of the new school year, keep this at the forefront of your attention: Don’t talk to teachers about self-care this year. They’ve heard that. …
Using Social Media as an Assistant Principal
I love using social media in my role as an assistant principal. It can be such an important tool for a number of reasons. However, there are a few things …
The New School Leader #04
“It turns out that when you present people with reality, they want to get better.” – Laszlo Bock One of the biggest hurdles to growth is not having a clear …
Avoid These 3 Pitfalls as a New Assistant Principal
Being a new assistant principal is hard. There are so many new things coming at you that you’ve never really had to think about before as a classroom teacher. With …
Leading With Appreciation
Summer learning is something I look forward to every year. It’s a point in the year where I have time and energy to learn how I can better myself as …
The New School Leader #02
NEVER stop trying to become qualified for the job. Even after you’ve landed the job that you have worked so hard to obtain. That’s when the real work begins. If …
The New School Leader #01
Whatever it takes. That’s what leaders do. Well, that’s what GOOD leaders do. Whatever it takes to make a difference. It is an exhausting response, but it is the right …
The New School Leader #00
Manage things. Lead people. Your job as a school leader is not to manage people. Your job is to see the greatness in them and unleash that greatness. Motivate them …