I led an “Ask the Experts” session this week titled “Grow a Relationship-Driven School Culture” at the National Family Engagement Summit in Richmond, Virginia. This
Category: Professional Development
The Power of Principal Read Alouds
Principals need to be engaging with students in their classrooms for them to be an effective leader. It is imperative that we get a feeling
Twitter Teacher Tips (with handout)
I’m often asked by teachers and schools how to get started using Twitter. Our school team has been fortunate enough to help many other schools
Principal’s Book Talk – Legacy
We have a team of readers at Ashland and I wanted to inspire, not require, them to read this great book Legacy by James Kerr.
20 ‘18’ Ways to Start the New Year
Happy (Early) New Year! As you are wrapping up the last few days of 2017, taking in those last hugs, smiles, high fives, and waves
Green Light Leading
Join me on at the VAESP Conference this month to learn why and how green light leading can increase staff engagement, morale, and success! Throw
How to Be Happy in Your Work
Are you happy in life? Are you happy in your job? Do you even know the things that should make you happy? As a renewal of
“I Believe” Staff Video
When inspiration, reflection, and engagement comes together with your staff, this is an example of what you can accomplish. At our 1st staff meeting in
Effective Leadership Starts with Positive Thinking -This I Believe
I was recently tasked in one of my graduate classes at Virginia Tech (Go Hokies!) to write a statement about my beliefs in the form
A Positive Mindset
This guest post is written by Lauren DeIntinis @laurendeintinis, a 2nd Grade Teacher in Manassas, Virginia. Check out more of her information at the end of the post. My
INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS WEEK IS EVERY WEEK
This week is Inclusive Schools Week and we celebrate what it means to be inclusive through activities, readings, and discussions with our students. But why
Edcamp: Learn tips and takeaways from a successful example
Edcamp started in 2010 in Philidephia, Pennsylvania, and continues to take off as a professional learning trend in education. It’s designed to be free, have noncommercial
