Have you ever wondered if you’re the worst school administrator in the entire world? OK, maybe I’m exaggerating the question a bit. But truthfully, this question has entered my mind on a few occasions. I’m sure it’s natural instinct to compare my performance, knowledge, and achievements against my colleagues. If nothing else, it gives...
About this time each year, I like to reflect on the past year and begin framing “goals” or “areas of emphasis” that will guide me through the forthcoming year. I don’t necessarily believe in New Year’s Resolutions, as they are so easy to break and forget about just days after the new year passes....
I’ll just come right out and say it–to all of the elective and exploratory subject teachers with whom I’ve worked over the years, as a school administrator I’ve failed you. And miserably too. Trying to answer to all the legislative mandates, rules, and regulations that have placed such heavy emphasis on core subjects; professional...
As a school administrator and former special education teacher, I have tremendous respect and high regard for teachers. Occasionally, the teaching field can be extremely-difficult, stressful, and full of delayed gratification. Teachers are the “front-line force” for implementing a school district and school building’s goals and objectives. It is teachers that face the numerous...
Yesterday, our district dedicated the day to school-based staff development, with an emphasis on curricular issues. But, during the second-half of the day, I dedicated my high school grade-level team attention toward our ongoing planning/implementation of a school-wide positive behavior supports (PBS) program. I would be flat-out lying if I said this planning process...
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