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…