July 2020 Results
Each month I update my dashboard and post the results in public. I do this to make sure I follow through and I hope to inspire some other leaders to…
Latest Blog Posts
Effective School Communication with Staff and Parents
If you have ever said, “It’s in the newsletter they should know,” or “Why are people asking questions on something I’ve already shared?” then this post is for you. Former…
What is the hot seat?
How much more effective would you be as a school principal if you: met weekly with a group of leaders hungry to get better met in a safe-space where you…
Lori Villanueva: Do the Right thing for Kids
Lori Villanueva has been in education for 25 years, starting as a high school Biology, Music and AVID Teacher, and now serves as Superintendent in a rural district of 4500…
Exploring Your Potential
A great book on performance and potential is Tim Gallwey’s The Inner Game of Tennis. It breaks down the mindset you need to be a top-performer. Essentially there are two…
How do you onboard school staff during a pandemic?
If you have an onboarding routine that works, it probably is on automatic right now. Since we're opening school in a pandemic this is a great time to redesign your…
Mastermind Case Study: Jessica Cabeen
Principal @ Ellis Middle School Tell us what you do and what your work typically entails. I am currently a middle school principal in Minnesota while speaking, writing, and consulting…
