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Improvement is Always Possible

A Principal's Reflections

I shared the following back in 2014: Let’s face the perceived fact that there will never be enough time to get everything done in any of our days. While this is a legitimate challenge, we all know full well that it will materialize at some point. Or is there? Regardless of your respective role in education, time will always be your enemy.

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The Limitations of Being a Disconnected Nomad

A Principal's Reflections

You see, prior to 2009 I was adamantly opposed to even the thought of using social media for both personal and professional reasons. I swore that I would never be on any social media site and became disgusted when friends and family brought up the topic. Here is what I now know and believe.

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Pillars of Digital Leadership Series: Professional Growth

A Principal's Reflections

It is set to be published by Corwin Press on January 14, 2014. Fortunately digital leaders are not at the mercy of budget cuts or taking professional days to learn and get better. They are able to follow their specific learning passions by connecting with like-minded individuals. How have you gone about creating your own PLN?

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Our Work Defines Our Legacy

A Principal's Reflections

This post is my contribution to Leadership Day 2014. My sole purpose for harnessing and leveraging social media was to engage in conversations with like-minded educators and leaders to improve professional practice. The more I learned in digital spaces the more I began to take risks to improve the culture at NMHS.

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10 Things to Think About Before You Post

The Daring Librarian

But it's not about what kind of social media or App you use but HOW you use it! Flocabulary: Hip-Hop Learning That is Out of this World! 6 Ways to Avoid Those Social Media Landmines PS. This is a much needed update to a 2014 post. I think you'll like the video - let me know in the comments!

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3 Ideas for Staying Positive

The Principal of Change

I am also more thoughtful of my time on social media. The struggle, push and pull that I have with social media, is something good for me as an educator, because it helps me understand it in a more profound sense for the students I serve. .” All the best for the end of 2017 and I wish you a great 2018!

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Characteristics of The 21st Century Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

because teaching is no longer an isolated profession; it’s a dynamic and interconnected field requiring teachers to work collaboratively and build expansive professional and personal learning networks. It’s a conduit for staying abreast of the latest educational trends, resources, and technologies.

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