The New School Leader #12
People are constantly watching you, and they are making decisions about you. How do you treat students? How do you treat your colleagues? What kind of attitude do you bring …
The New School Leader #11
When you are trying to move people forward, don’t forget to look for positive momentum. Sometimes it can be hard to see, but remember that forward is forward, even if …
The New School Leader #10
Welcome to the first issue of the New School Leader newsletter of 2023! In June of 2022, we launched the first official issue of the newsletter, and since then, over …
Harness the Power of Reflection as a School Leader
Reflection is powerful, and there may not be a greater gift one can give themselves than the gift of time to actually be spent in reflection. Daily Reflection If I …
The New School Leader #09
You don’t need a badge, a title, or a nameplate on your desk to be a leader. The way you conduct yourself every day is what allows you to lead, …
The New School Leader #07
Stop thinking about what programs or initiatives you need to start. Instead, think about what you need to take away. Teachers are overwhelmed. Don’t put one more on their plate …
Creating Consensus Amongst Your Staff
If you are going to lead a change initiative on your campus, you better put the work into creating consensus amongst your staff before rolling it out. If you skip …
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: If you can do these two things, you are …
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 …