I hope all of you find good energy on this Monday morning. The content of today’s blog is posting five of my favorite quotes that hopefully guide you as you begin your week. They may serve as a great reminder or possibly provide you some direction as you plan for productive experiences. Hopefully , one […]
Happy Monday Moanin to all of you. As the school year begins to wind down, many students feel pressure and anxiety. Whether it is a deadline for an assignment or an upcoming science fair project being due, the end of the year can be a struggle for many learners. In January , I wrote a […]
Good morning to all of you wonderful educators on this chilly Spring 2013 Monday moanin. The spring is a challenging time for students to stay focused on their studies. You know, who is kidding who, it is difficult for adults to stay focused also. As a result ,now is a great time to revisit […]
I wish all of you a happy April Monday Moanin. Noted University of Pennsylvania psychologist , author and researcher Martin Seligman defines a courageous person” as someone who doesn’t shrink from threat, challenge, difficulty , or pain.” For many educators and leaders it is a challenge to act with courage given the scrutiny and negative attention on […]
Happy Monday Moanin to all of you. I trust that you have had a restful spring break and are fired up to get back to work. It is always a challenge when you return after a long break. A good way to help with this transition is to focus on enhancing your leadership qualities. Paul […]
Welcome to the latest edition of Monday Moanin thoughts. During last few weeks I have had the opportunity to conduct many one question interviews with learners of all ages. I was interested in finding out what did learners appreciate about their teachers. What made them successful as instructors? Here are some of the comments I […]
Sorry this post is a little late on this beautiful Monday Moanin. I am not feeling stressed about it at all. I am finishing up a wonderful long weekend in Nashville visiting my son, daughter in law, and two beautiful grandchildren. It was great to get away from tweeting, blogging, and constantly looking at my […]
Please read the following archived edition of Monday Moanin thoughts. Consider focusing and enhancing your communication plan this week. Posted in Dan’s Blog on November 7th, 2011 One more Monday to wake up to. I hope all is well in your school communities. I encourage all school leaders to focus on communication this week.
Welcome to another chilly Michigan winter edition of Monday Moanin thoughts. Today we celebrate President’s Day. In recognition of our great leaders, I would like to share some quotes from several of our President’s. There thoughts are positive, motivating and encourage deeper thought . My hope is that you find them helpful as you focus […]
Welcome to the latest edition of Monday Moanin thoughts. I am excited to share with you two simple yet profound ideas from my mom, Rose Hickey. This past weekend we celebrated her 90th birthday. She is is still driving, visiting friends, babysitting for grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as being one of the most respectful […]