Category Archives: PRINCIPAL’S BLOG

I recently had the privilege of taking a trip to China.  I can say without hesitation that it was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. Things I did not know: The Chinese culture is thousands of years old, but the Peoples Republic of China is actually less than 70 years old. TheContinue reading “China”

Yesterday, Pathways students had the privilege of getting to listen to Thomas Friedman here on the OCCC campus.   If you do not know who he is, here is the fast description listed by Wikipedia: “Thomas Loren Friedman is an American journalist, author, and three time Pulitzer Prize winner. Friedman currently writes a weekly columnContinue reading “Being Inspired!”

I had a conversation with a student yesterday that led to a discussion about my “job description”  and this led me to wanting to write a blog about what I do.  While in thought about what to write, I decided to go out and see if any other principals have done the same thing.  GuessContinue reading “Being a Principal.”

What to do during Spring Break.  As a principal I get the privilege of having spring break off with my family.  I have  an amazing wife and four wonderful daughters that are all off this week and we get to spend some much needed time together.  This is last break before the “stretch”.  The “stretch”Continue reading “Spring Break!”

As a Principal, I get the opportunity to observe my teachers.  This is a dedicated time that is designed to go into the class room and see what they are doing and compare them to our TLE (Teacher and Leader Effectiveness) Rubric.  Once I watch the teachers do “their thing”,  then teacher and I will sit downContinue reading “Observing Teachers!”

I voted: I got up bright and early this morning and voted. I voted because I have the privilege of living in a country that allows my voice to be heard. I love the fact that we teach our Children to have a voice and to have the knowledge to support that voice. I loveContinue reading “I voted!”

I just finished my first round of observations on my teaching staff and I am jealous of my students!  Our students have a groups of passionate teachers that love them very much.  Everyone of my teachers FIGHT for their students.  They come early, stay late, come in on Saturdays to tutor, drive students to colleges,Continue reading “I’m Jealous”

What do we do in a world of education, when we tell our students were to go and what to do every step of the day? We have students that are qualified for college, but are not prepared for college.  Our current educational environment dictates where students are supposed to go, when they are supposed to beContinue reading “Letting Go!”

I am feeling overwhelmed.  I have more things to do than I have time to do it in.  I have a Professional development meeting to prepare for.  I have teacher observations to prepare for.  I have a presentation for Leadership academy.  I have students that need my assistance.  I feel like students are fighting ourContinue reading “Feeling Overwhelmed!”

I woke up this morning thinking about things that I need to do for work.  I was thinking about TLE observations of my teachers, the State reporting that has to be completed, and the Bullying presentation that I have to build for the school.  Then I got out of bed and got ready for church.Continue reading “Love Does Work!”