A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Cross-posted at The Educator''s Royal Treatment. As I mentioned in a previous post I have been working on a educational technology presentation for principals in a NJ school district. 21st Century Leadership Shift Happens (must see video for any educator unfamiliar with the tends and impacts associated with technology and social media.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Contrary to the belief of some, educators work extremely hard for little financial incentive when you look at the amount of hours that are put into the job. It all comes down to learning, no matter how you slice and dice it, both on the part of the students and educators themselves as professionals. Did I always succeed?

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OCTOBER 2, 2014

Leaders who have deeper and more lasting impact provide more comprehensive leadership than focusing just on higher standards. First, we offer a much-needed framework for the education of diverse learners. Students with Interrupted or Limited Formal Education (SIFE). Michael Fullan, 2002, p. Who Are the Not-So-Common Learners?

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 18, 2022

With each passing year, I am always amazed that I continue to blog with consistency. There is a nice mix of concepts including personalization, educational technology, leadership, and school culture. It has become much more challenging, which is why I made the decision to move to a bi-monthly writing schedule.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 26, 2024

At that time, Twitter was emerging as the preferred space for educators to connect, and blogs were the go-to source for relevant ideas and strategies. Being a connected educator opened my mind and eyes to what was possible and enabled me to move beyond comfort and fear to evolve into a more effective leader.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 19, 2023

Upon reflection, I discovered that a critical aspect was missing and that was leadership. Digital leadership is necessary now and in the future. What started as a personal use of technology has become systemic in every facet of leadership. Below you will see visuals for both and links to blog posts offering detailed insight.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Through it all, though, educators found a way to forge ahead in the midst of adversity. On the one hand, I continually empathized with educators as the struggle was, and continues to be, very real. Most people would agree that this was not the case. Writing this past year has been bittersweet for me.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

The 420 lessons in the program, called Ripple Effects, cover core SEL skills as well as personal topics ranging from anxiety, bullying and marijuana to managing fears around an undocumented parent. Knowing what the issues are and how recent events have amplified them, the time is now to be proactive. You got this!

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 15, 2014

The following is a guest post from Alison Anderson , who is a former teacher, tech integrator and now education blog editor. She is active an active member of the EdCampPDX planning team and continually focused on working to improve education for students in Portland and beyond. find one review here ).

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DECEMBER 27, 2015

This framework, based on traditional elements of education yet encouraging movement from acquisition of knowledge to application of knowledge, charts learning along the two dimensions of higher standards and student achievement. Education and digital have become inherently intertwined.

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APRIL 24, 2022

For starters, it represented my first major publication that veered away from a leadership focus. Another driving force for this book was to bring a shining light on all the fantastic practices spearheaded by educators both prior to and during the pandemic.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 17, 2021

At the individual level, intrinsic motivation drives educators to actively seek opportunities that support their diverse learning interests and needs. In Digital Leadership , I shared a strategic planning process that can help set the stage for impactful professional learning. There are countless ways to grow and improve.

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JULY 9, 2014

Image credit: [link] Almost ten years ago, I was presented with an opportunity to begin my educational leadership career at NMHS. Little did I know that these ten years would profoundly shape me as a leader, educator, and person. We all go into education to positively impact the life of a child.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 15, 2010

Let me just come out and say it, I need more administrators (Principals and Superintendents) to blog. I would be willing to guess that I am not the only educator that feels this way. I am a 35-year-old high school principal who has many years of educational administration ahead of him. This is where you come in.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2019

On the contrary, I have seen this firsthand from some fantastic educators whose schools I have been blessed to work with on a long-term basis in the role of job-embedded coach. We should all want to do better in this area as the field of education needs more practical strategies that are weaved into the rhetoric. More on this later.

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MARCH 13, 2023

In both Digital Leadership and BrandED I dive into the intricacies to unleash the power of stories. Blog post and image credit My call to action to all educators is to become the storyteller-in-chief. Blog post and image credit My call to action to all educators is to become the storyteller-in-chief.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 17, 2022

When it comes to leadership, the person making the final decision is often second-guessed if there is a lack of communication or things don’t go as planned. I shared the following in a blog post back in 2017: It is difficult to adequately prepare any leader for the challenges they will face as well as the decisions that will have to be made.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2010

The construction of a PLN enables educators to harness the power inherent in 21st Century technologies in order to create a professional growth tool that is accessible whenever, wherever. Image Credit [link] Most educators I talk to have no idea where to begin when attempting to create a PLN that meets their teaching and learning needs.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 1, 2012

The following is a guest blog post by Dr. Greg Farley. Greg is the Director of Technology at Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District and an Adjunct Professor and course developer at the Graduate Schools of Education at Monmouth University and Drew University. Check out his blog Embrace, Adapt, Enhance. I was impressed.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 31, 2023

As we reflect on the past year, it's evident that the realm of education continues to be influenced by an array of disruptive forces, most notably artificial intelligence. Through my blog, I've aimed to create a platform that not only informs but also empowers and motivates educators and learners to explore new horizons in education.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 19, 2014

I am not sure any educator looks forward to these monotonous experiences (developed under the guise of learning!) More often than not, PD is something that has been done to us, rather than something we as educators want to engage in. During my ten years as a school leader I dreaded professional development days in my district.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 26, 2010

I approached senior Filip Piasevoli last week and asked if he would consider taking the theme of my blog and writing his own thoughts on leadership, technology, and student-centered learning. New Milford High School has presented me with more than enough opportunities to develop my leadership skills.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 7, 2015

With 1:1 technology initiatives and BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) programs increasingly being implemented in schools across the globe, the need for digital literacy education has become more important than ever. Educators need to embrace the creative and collaborative aspects of digital literacy.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 26, 2018

The digital world allows all educators to become the storyteller-in-chief, something that I first discussed in detail in Digital Leadership years ago. A commitment to instructional leadership helped pave the way to improving learning outcomes across the school.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2015

Earlier this year I was fortunate enough to have an article published in the digital version of ASCD's Educational Leadership. Digital leadership calls for a multifaceted approach using both traditional and new age strategies to ensure that the right message is reaching stakeholders in a timely fashion.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

As I have previously mentioned many times on this blog, it was Twitter back in March of 2009 that served as a catalyst for my transformation into the leader that I am today. was, and adamantly believed social media had absolutely no place in education. was, and adamantly believed social media had absolutely no place in education.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 3, 2021

There is some incredible work happening right now related to women in P-12 educational leadership. Women Who Lead has more than 500 curated video conversations with over 70 women who hold leadership positions in education. Women’s Leadership Incubator. Leadership for social justice: Class update 1.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 22, 2010

In education our sole responsibility is giving to our students a sound foundation that will enable them to think critically, problem solve, and experience success in a variety of areas. This process has allowed us to focus on areas in education that we truly value. Arts & Letters, and Global Leadership.

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DECEMBER 28, 2014

This year was no different in strengthening my resolve to lead without fear, learn collaboratively with a global network of passionate educators, and be the change I wished to see in education (with the help of many of you). Here are some professional highlights from 2014: Digital Leadership was published by Corwin on January 14, 2014.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 24, 2010

Educators must be experts in effective communication techniques, especially when it comes to parents. This is also a great way to convey to parents your philosophy on education, professional accomplishments, and vision for helping students succeed. Start a blog, let parents know about it, and encourage them to comment on your posts.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

A great deal has changed since I began writing this blog back in 2009. Additionally, my views on education regarding teaching, learning, and leadership were beginning to evolve in ways that would eventually help my school experience innovative success while also pushing my professional practice into a whole new dimension.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 6, 2010

In the midst of interviewing candidates for an open vice principal position, calling prospective teachers, and going through mounds of paperwork I managed to make the time to video conference with administrators and educational stakeholders in Virginia, Iowa, New York, and Florida. A little over a year ago I was in their shoes, but worse.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

Anyone who reads my blog knows that I am a huge proponent of research-influenced practice, evidence, accountability, and efficacy. No matter where an educator is in their career and regardless of experience, there is always room for growth and the majority of educators are more than open to this. Herein lies my crucial point.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 27, 2016

There is a great deal of evidence to make educators reflect upon their use of technology. Even countries which have invested heavily in information and communication technologies (ICT) for education have seen no noticeable improvement in their performances in PISA results for reading, mathematics, or science." Nor should it!

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 13, 2013

When moving to initiate sustainable change that will cultivate innovation acquire necessary resources, provide support (training, feedback, advice), empower educators through a certain level of autonomy, communicate effectively, and implement a shared decision-making practice. That and being digitally resilient.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 29, 2019

Well, another year of writing has passed, and it was a big one as 2019 marked ten years since I began my blogging journey. Well, after begrudgingly agreeing to pen some guest posts for him, I built up my confidence and launched my blog in March of 2019. Blogging has certainly changed over the past ten years.

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Digital Promise

JULY 15, 2021

For more than 30 years, California’s Outreach and Technical Assistance Network ( OTAN ) has been at the forefront of meeting the technology needs of adult education providers, including English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult Basic Education (ABE), Adult Secondary Education (ASE), and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.

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