A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 8, 2013

This post is the fourth in a series that will outline the foundational elements of my new book, Digital Leadership: Changing Paradigms for Changing Times. Digital leaders seize the opportunity to grow and learn like never before through a connected model of leadership. It is set to be published by Corwin Press on January 14, 2014.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2013

The leadership of NASSP is well aware of trends in and the value of connected learning and have created a learning experience that will meet the needs of all attendees. 21st Century Leadership connected educators educational leadership Ignite NASSP'

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 30, 2012

Education is currently at a crossroads as traditional methods and tools are changing as a result of advances in technology and learning theory. Image credit: [link] Even as we are seeing more schools and educators transform the way they teach and learn with technology, many more are not. Cross-posted at teach.com.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

When it comes to leadership, there is no one right way or quick fix. From a learning standpoint, this requires a focus on pedagogical leadership , something I learned over time when I was a principal, which required taking a critical lens to my practice if I was going to help my staff do the same.

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DECEMBER 18, 2022

Unlike the days when there was no Internet, anyone can provide deeper context or supporting examples to supplement and piece of traditional written work. There is a nice mix of concepts including personalization, educational technology, leadership, and school culture. Below are my top posts from 2022. Here’s to an amazing 2023!

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 26, 2020

How will educators get the professional learning support they so desperately need? The result has been unprecedented stress on anyone associated directly, or indirectly, with education. Every day it seems a curveball is being thrown at educators. What comes next remains a mystery for some.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 27, 2020

From a blogging perspective, I kicked it off with a post on what could be as a means to pump up educators as they continued to move towards embracing innovative strategies and ideas. It is always an honor to share the incredible work of educators in the field. The year began like any other. This happened on March 12, 2020.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 2, 2014

When one looks at education in general there is very little change from over 150 years ago. Back then the education system was designed to serve an industrialized world that was in desperate need of skilled factory workers. Fast forward 150 years and you will notice that the world has radically changed, but education has not.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Long gone are the days that a one-size-fits-all education program could even be considered an effective option to meet the needs of every student. While an array of successful strategies associated with more traditional methodologies still have value today, we need to rethink how and when they are used. So why at-promise?

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 8, 2014

For many years New Milford High School was just like virtually every other public school in this country defined solely by traditional indicators of success such as standardized test scores, graduation rates, and acceptances to four year colleges. If education is good for one thing it is making excuses not to move forward.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

In case you haven’t noticed the education profession has been under attack as of late. In my mind education is the noblest of professions. Without education, at some level virtually all other professions would be non-existent.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 25, 2015

Our education system has become so efficient in sustaining a century old model because it is easy and safe. Schools and districts need digital leadership. Digital leadership takes into account recent changes such as ubiquitous connectivity, open-source technology, mobile devices, and personalization.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 25, 2020

The pandemic has really put a strain on educators, yet they continue to rise to the occasion on behalf of kids. The majority of educators fall into the latter. Now is not the time to revert back to traditional observation and evaluation protocols because, quite frankly, they will not result in improved outcomes.

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JUNE 21, 2020

We don’t know for sure what education will look like in the future, but one thing is for sure, and that is the need to adapt and evolve. At this point, they are just thoughts, but each can be a powerful catalyst to initiating and sustaining a transformation of education at scale.

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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. ICLE and Scholastic Achievement Partners break the mold of traditional PD.

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A Principal's Reflections

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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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 26, 2012

I highly recommend both of these book at any educators who is interested about the science behind motivation or overcoming resistance to become and indispensable component of an educational organization. The current education movement is laden with "if-then" rewards and a carrots & sticks approach to motivation.

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MARCH 17, 2024

It thrives under the guidance of a passionate, skilled educator who is constantly evolving alongside their students. Nevertheless, just like their students, educators thrive in personalized learning experiences. Embrace Choice and Variety Move away from the traditional "sit-and-get" PD model.

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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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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 3, 2015

As of late I have been working with a greater number of teachers across the country on digital leadership and learning. Leadership is comprised of a dynamic mix of behaviors, mindset, and skills, which are used to move people where a leader wants them to be for the betterment of the organization.

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A Principal's Reflections

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

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Early on, I used more traditional strategies since this was a new arena for me. Thus, I reverted back to what I was comfortable with in terms of what I could control and perceived that educators wanted. I recently saw the fruits of my labor in action during a keynote with over 2000 educators.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 3, 2021

The traditional goal of any education system is to prepare students for either college or careers. With knowledge readily available and the means to seamlessly engage in digital spaces now the norm, educators need to keep pace and ensure that the strategies they use will serve learners well into the future.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 28, 2014

As a parent and educator, seeing his creations, discovering his methodology, and basking in his enthusiasm never gets old. Our education system has become so efficient in sustaining a century old model because it is easy and safe. Change Digital Leadership educational leadership Innovation Opinion'

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Teachers are asked to be more than educators to serve as counselors, advocates and role models all while grappling with the same grief and trauma as their students. These tastes and smells are etched in my memory, a reminder of her dedication to keeping traditions alive and passing them down to the next generation.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 22, 2014

Change has become quite the buzzword in education as of late. You hear it in schools, during face-to-face conversations with educators, at the dinner table, and most emphatically in social media spaces. Leadership is not about position, but rather the actions that we take in our respective roles.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 28, 2025

Arts graduates, both undergraduate and postgraduate, are highly educated yet often unprepared for careers beyond academia. Traditional arts education frequently leaves them struggling to enter commercial sectors like galleries, auction houses and publishing. Subscribe to our free biweekly higher education newsletter.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 18, 2020

The Mount Olive Township School District in NJ, under the leadership of superintendent Dr. Robert Zywicki, has been way ahead of the curve. Digital leadership compels all of us to meet our stakeholders where they are and engage in two-way communication when possible. The best way is your way. You can check out their entire plan HERE.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 17, 2019

It represents a sound piece of advice for any leader, especially in the field of education. However, a convergence of styles separates generalists from specialists when it comes to leadership. Moving from Specialist to Generalist Below are some common styles prevalent in leadership today.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 22, 2023

It represented a true turning point in how I thought about change in education. Up until this point, my thinking was relatively traditional and as such, so was the culture of my school. Leaders need to be attuned to the fact that the world is rapidly evolving, something I discuss in detail in Digital Leadership.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 18, 2015

Over the past couple of weeks I have been either keynoting conferences or facilitating workshops focusing on digital leadership and learning. I relish the fact of being able to talk about creating schools that work for kids and leadership in the digital age. It is an honor and privilege to be in a leadership position.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 30, 2019

When it is all said and done, the best experiences are ongoing and job-embedded so that the needed support, application into practice, feedback, and accountability for growth lead to actual changes to teaching, learning, and leadership. The other is ensuring what has been learned leads to improvements in teaching, learning, and leadership.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2024

Packed with practical examples, research-based strategies, and stories, any educator can find the most effective way to personalize learning. Here is the synopsis: Not Just One Way Are you an educator stuck in the traditional teaching or leadership mold, yearning for a spark to reignite your passion? Join the revolution.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Throughout the pandemic, educators have embraced new opportunities that have materialized and taken advantage of a clean slate. Support Teachers and administrators need professional learning that aligns with the challenges they currently face and the demands of education in a COVID-19 world. However, this is not all doom and gloom.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 26, 2020

Education is at a crossroads. As a result, many educational entities have embraced a shift to a more personalized approach to learning. Heck, it doesn’t even have to involve technology, but virtually every educator sees it as necessary. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is chugging ahead with the 5th on the horizon.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

They have utilized me as a keynoter, coach (leadership and teaching), and workshop presenter. During a planning call prior, I was asked to work with special education, math, and reading teachers in particular. During a planning call prior, I was asked to work with special education, math, and reading teachers in particular.

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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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