Happy 2014 and welcome to all of you on this blustery, frigid, snowy, Michigan Monday Moanin. I hope you all had a great Holiday break. Two weeks ago I encouraged all of you to begin reflecting on what you wanted to start doing in 2014. I listed many prompts for you to consider as you […]
Today’s Holiday edition of Monday Moanin Thoughts is written by Kate Hickey. Kate is my wonderful daughter-in-law who is in her sixth year of teaching. She teaches at Middle College High School in Franklin, Tennessee. Educators, by nature, tend to be selfless. It’s our best and worst quality during the holiday season. We need rest […]
The tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School certainly makes this a painful, difficult Monday Moanin. We know that senseless violence is not new and yet it seems to be more common lately in our society. An act that takes the innocent lives of children can change not only our attitudes but also our actions. As […]
Wow, for many of you this will be your last Monday Moanin before a long Holiday break. This will also be my last blog of 2013. During the past few weeks I have met with many administrators. Among the many topic we discussed included a question from Ken Blanchard, what do you want to start […]
Welcome to another Monday Moanin. This past week has been one of the most challenging weeks for all workers and educators in Michigan. Our Governor went against his word and is supporting a right to work initiative and will sign it when it reaches his desk. He is also supporting sweeping changes to education in […]
Welcome to another Monday Moanin. Life in education continues to be very challenging for all educators in Michigan and across the country. Teachers working without contracts and learning to navigate a new evaluation system based on student improvement are a few of the many issues facing them. As result many educators are struggling to stay […]
Welcome to the first Monday moanin thoughts of December 2012. The weeks leading up to a long Holiday break can be a challenge for everyone in your organization. There are many outside distractions and responsibilities for all of your community stakeholders. As a leader, you have to find the balance between guiding and leading your […]
Welcome to the first Monday Moanin of December, 2013. Today marks the first day back to the grind after what was hopefully a restful and enjoyable Thanksgiving break. Sometimes it is a challenge to get your motor running as you return from a break. Listed below are three ideas that may help you have a […]
What a great Monday Moanin morning to wake up to. This week many of us will be celebrating Thanksgiving 2013. For the past several weeks I have conducted many coaching sessions with several building administrators. Several of my meetings take place in their offices and one common thing they share is they have bookcases that […]
Welcome to this beautiful mid November Monday Moanin. For today’s blog , I am posting 5 questions about education and leadership. Consider using the five why protocol to dig deeper as you reflect and wrestle with your answers. The protocol calls for the facilitator to ask why after each answer five times. Use these questions […]