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80% Buy in? Can change still happen?

Instructional leaders ask me what are some important things to remember and focus on when starting in a new positions. 1. Respect: value...

What is your Leadership Weakness

One of my mentees asked me yesterday what I though their weakness or weaknesses are. This is a common question and one that I answer or...

Racial Injustice c/o Instructional Leadership

While mentoring some Instructional Leaders in Cincinnati last evening (Virtually) the question of uncertainty came up. They asked me how...

What are your standards as an Instructional Leader?

What is your "standard" as a leader. As I look at what holds a school back from growth the fact is simple its the leader. "There are not...

They are all "OUR" kids!!!

I am constantly asked by mentees how to improve academics for students with disabilities. I have wanted to write a book about how Mastery...

What does Leadership Look Like?

#principal #humbleleadership During the winter break I always find time to read books that have been on my list. I have completed two...

Do you believe in Magic?

Magic is defined as influencing the course of events through unusual means. If you followed sports in the 80’s you would remember Earvin...

Urban Education

After being in urban education for numerous years, educators are always trying to find out what works best. So often you look to how...

Impacting Instruction

I am setting out to find the programs that actually move the needle. I see the educational information area as a major growth area in...