Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now. ~Alan Lakein Earlier this month, the District launched a community-based committee with the charge of developing a long-term strategic plan. Because this committee’s …
Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now. ~Alan Lakein As we welcome a new school year, it is important to set priorities and goals that will sustain us throughout the …
Change is hard at first, messy in the middle, and gorgeous at the end. ~Robin Sharma One of the things I love about working in schools is the cyclical nature of the school year. At the beginning of each school …
The best leaders understand that their leadership ability is a never ending work in progress. These leaders seek out opportunities to learn and challenge their own beliefs and perspectives. As I strive to be the best leader I can for …
People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it. ~Simon Sinek The staff in Pleasantdale just spent two days gathered for our annual school year kick-off. During these two days, teachers planned, received professional development, and readied …
What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals. ~Zig Ziglar As we enter into summer mode, it is important to reflect on the great progress we made this school …
Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it. ~Charles R. Swindoll Spring is a time for blooming flowers, outdoor activities, and… school assessments. Part of the school cycle includes state and local testing in …
In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision. ~Dalai Lama Over the course of the school year, we have talked quite a bit about the power of the 4C’s. In an effort to enhance …
It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up. ~Babe Ruth When I was a kid, I wasn’t good at a lot of things. Often I would stumble, fall, and make mistakes. For example, there was the time that …
One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say. ~Bryant H. McGill Great organizations are made up of great people. When you have great people in your organization, you listen to their …