Good schools have good leadership. Great schools have great teacher leadership. We can all think back to the day when the single heroic leader model was the norm. This was the era of the authoritarian principal who ruled with a firm hand. They were the only “expert” in the building and they used their influence in every aspect of management. Some of those dinosaurs remain, but much like the dinosaurs, they are headed for extinction.



The postmodern principal recognizes that schools… Continue

What is dynamic leadership? How do you know if you have it or not? Why is it important? School leaders continue to take on a range of daily responsibilities. Dynamic leadership may be the singular approach that allows schools to meet with success. Our students and teachers cannot afford to be led by those who lack the skills to ensure that every minute of their day is spent meaningfully. Are you a dynamic leader? Let’s look at the arguable qualities that make a leader dynamic or… Continue

The topic for #mdeschat last night was looking toward the New Year. While the challenges of teaching and leading are many, it was reassuring to hear the hope and energy expressed by many in last night’s chat. The last question was “fill-in-the-blank” and the answers are a good example of the power of positive thinking.



“2015 will be a great year because…



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…I will continue to avoid “the box” and create an environment where creativity is… Continue