• Leadership

    Leadership—“Your Image, Some Reflective Wishes” Recently, I have spent some time reflecting on my time as a principal.  Before moving to Central Office, I spent 15 years as a principal in both a middle school and a high school.  Both of these experiences were very different, yet quite rewarding. Overall, I think, most students and…

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  • Leadership /First Year of Teaching

    First Year of Teaching /Leadership School Culture:  Who is responsible? Most experts will agree that school culture plays a critical role in predicting and determining school success.  Who would argue that a collegial and collaborative school is more likely to yield high student achievement and a high level of both teacher and student satisfaction?  One…

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  • The First Year of Teaching

    The Interview: Selling Yourself Your interview is scheduled. You have made the first cut. Congratulations. Now, serious preparation must begin. Preparing for the interview is a dynamic process. It never really ends. You should always be updating your resume and modifying your format. You resume is a work in progress. You should always be professionally…

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