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A Plea to Families of Children in School
Dear Families (Parents & Guardians), I am a principal of an elementary school. Every single day I see teachers and teacher assistants who give their very best to kids…lots of them. …
Repair: Relationship Restoration in Response to Student Decisions
“It’s relationships, not programs that change children…Young people thrive when adults care about them on a one-to-one level, and when they have a sense of belonging to a caring community.” …
What Ifs on How Adults Interact with Kids
For the dreamers, the visionaries, and other “what iffers” out there… For teachers, administrators, coaches, mentors, scout leaders, parents, relatives, and anyone else who interacts with children WHAT IF… I …
Positive Interactions: Are You Intentional Enough?
The principal and assistant principal have long been known for being the enforcer of rules and the bearer of bad news to families. Most times when I make a call …
From the Mouths of Babes Comes Perspective
Over the 18 years I have served in education, I have collected pieces of conversations that grounded me in my beliefs and values in the profession. I have written hundreds …
