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From Andy MurphyThanks to Joseph Dragone1. “The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts”For when I have peaceful thoughts, I’m more open and compassionate. When I have angry thoughts, I’m more closed and irritable.2. “You have power over your mind — not outside events”Viktor Frankl famously said:“Between stimulus and…See More
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Teaching Young Students How to Overcome Cognitive OverloadTeachers can help students develop the metacognitive skills to avoid becoming overwhelmed by school demands.By Katherine EfremkinFebruary 6, 2025EdutopiaClick to read more....https://www.edutopia.org/article/cognitive-overload-elementary-school/?…See More
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After a career of 34 years in public education (21 as principal of a middle school and a high school), my "retirement" has really been a "resetting" of my life. I greatly enjoy my continuing work as a consultant (now going on 24 years), especially helping and mentoring new school leaders.
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At what school level do you work?
K-12
Where do you work?
Nassau County NY, Suffolk County NY

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Thoughts for Leaders to Ponder

Posted on June 5, 2025 at 9:36am 0 Comments

From Andy Murphy

Thanks to Joseph Dragone

1. “The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts”

For when I have peaceful thoughts, I’m more open and compassionate. When I have angry thoughts, I’m more closed and irritable.

2. “You have power over your mind — not outside events”…

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This “Bilingual View” Tool Can Be Helpful To Language & Content Teachers Alike

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This “Bilingual View” Tool Can Be Helpful To Language & Content Teachers Alike

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Autism and Reading Part II: Lessons to be Learned from Special Kids

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Autism and Reading Part II: Lessons to be Learned from Special Kids

Tim Shanahan

 

In my previous blog, I explored what is known about the decoding abilities of students plagued with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Here we’ll explore what is known about their reading comprehension abilities – both with an eye towards providing helpful guidance to teachers who work with these children and to consider what that work has to say about…

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At 11:50am on April 3, 2016, Mary C. McDonald said…

Thank you for connecting, Mike.

At 11:06am on February 25, 2014, Tonie McDonald said…

Dear Mike - Thanks for the informative and passionate address you gave in Plainedge last evening. 

At 10:25am on November 19, 2013, Anthony S Cali said…
Hi Mike,

Thanks for invite!

Tony Cali
At 3:49pm on September 7, 2013, geri e pesko said…
Hi Michael.. I am a certified Special Educator looking for a full time job.. Not easy!! Is the seminar you are holding have any opportunities for jobs??
Sincerely,
Geri Pesko
At 3:05pm on November 27, 2012, Christine Calabrese said…

Hi Michael,

       I just noticed that you live in Huntington, so do I! 

       How nice that you are continuing your impact in education with this forum.

       Christine

At 1:05pm on August 23, 2012, Saundra W. Simonee said…

I am honored to accept your invitation and will also include you in my linkin network. Saundra

At 8:30pm on July 8, 2012, jessica bradford baker said…

Thank you.  Have been enjoying the site! Jessica

At 12:59pm on June 27, 2012, Miriam Flynn said…

Thank you - this site is wonderful!!!  Miriam Flynn

At 10:38am on February 3, 2012, Lawrence Butti said…

Hi Mike-

 

I would like to post a "Call for Program Proposals" for the 2012 NYSEC Conference.  What would be the best way to do that so that it is seen by all members?

 

Thanks,

Larry Butti

At 5:49pm on January 22, 2012, Mary Fitzpatrick said…

Hi Mike, I am a member. Mary Fitzpatrick

 
 
 

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