1. THIS TOO SHALL PASS In 2024, I faced a period of intense criticism that tested my confidence. While scrutiny comes with my position,...

One trait of effective leadership is the ability to embrace criticism. Embracing criticism is the willingness to listen to and consider...

When I became a school administrator, I immediately found myself leading many meetings. Although I had led meetings in the past, most of...

Among all the things leaders are expected to do, one duty has risen to the top in terms of most difficult to accomplish with great...

In education there is a long-standing belief: The more hours you work, the better you are at your job. Consider the following:...

A few years ago, I discovered that one of our administrators was being courted by a nearby district for an open position. The neighboring...

When asked to share the biggest challenge facing today’s schools, one answer has risen to the top: the teacher shortage. As is the case...

In previous blogs we have discussed the importance of teacher evaluation and employee management. However, there is one type of school...

Look at any principal job posting and you’re likely to see the following essential duties: Manage the supervision and evaluation of...

High-performing schools create a culture where teachers enjoy coming to work every day. High-performing schools also create a culture...

When I accepted my first job as school superintendent, I wasn’t sure what to expect. To prepare for the role, I reached out to several...

Do you recall sending your first email? Perhaps you were one of the earliest adopters, using America Online to send your first email in...