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Archive for July, 2009

Are You Too Bossy?

I consider myself to be a caring leader.  I am the middle school principal in the same community I grew up, live in a neighborhood that I spent many summer days playing baseball and other childhood games, and work with some teachers that served me as a young boy.  These connections make leading and decision [...]

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My son turned five in May.  To my chagrin, he has not learned to ride his bike without training wheels.  There are many reasons (excuses) why I have been unable to teach him to ride his bike without training wheels.  Come on, I’m a full time principal and my job and students take all of [...]

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Do you Floss?

Recently, I attended a curriculum conference and heard Jane E. Pollock, education researcher and author, share some personal and enlightening information.

Jane shared with our group that she hated going to the dentist.  During a dental checkup, the hygienist asked her how often she flosses
her teeth.  Before she could answer, the hygienist reminded her that [...]

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