Monday Moanin Thoughts #48 Workplace Survey 2012, What Really Matters

Welcome to the Monday Moanin thoughts the week of  Thanksgiving 2012. Thanksgiving is a great time to be full of gratitude and thankfulness. It is also a perfect time to reflect on how effective you are performing in your areas of responsibility. As a nice prompt to assist in your reflection, I will share some information from the 2012 Detroit Free Press Workplace Survey. Read more

Monday Moanin Thoughts #47, Practice Some Resiliency

Happy Monday moanin, the week before the week of  Thanksgiving break 2012. My mentor would remind me that the week before the week of any break can be a real challenge for any school community. There are many reasons for this , but really it comes down to everyone wants some time off and it is still more than a week away. Read more

Monday Moanin Thoughts #46 5 Questions, Do You Have Answers?

Welcome to the first Monday Moanin of November. During this election season , education policy has been discussed by candidates at all levels of government. For today’s blog , I am posing 5 questions about education. Consider using them at staff meetings, PTSA gatherings, and among colleagues. They will provide a fine opportunity for discussion and reflection. Read more