Posted in Blogging on Oct 19th, 2006 7 Comments »
When I originally set up this blog in July, it was without a whole lot of planning for the future. I was interested in finding a way to connect with my students, faculty, staff, and parents. I thought it would be a way to get my ideas out there about relatively mundane activities at G-Town.
Then, [...]
Posted in Our students, Principal thoughts on Oct 18th, 2006 5 Comments »
Why are people’s differences such a big deal to some of us? I just don’t understand this and I’ve tried. We’re ALL DIFFERENT. I hate to have to state the obvious, but if it’s so obvious, then why do so many people miss it?
I spent some time with two intelligent young educators, Pat and Tim, the other [...]
Posted in Our students, Positive Outcomes on Oct 17th, 2006 3 Comments »
Along with two of our guidance counselors, Beth and Jennifer, I went to see an assembly at a neighboring school today. It’s called Rachel’s Challenge and you can check it out at their website. This was Rachel Scott’s story, as told through video and a family friend, Derek Kilgore. As described on Rachel’s Challenge,
Rachel [...]
Posted in School management on Oct 16th, 2006 4 Comments »
Today was Bosses’ Day. I know this because the five women who work in my main office sent me a gorgeous bouquet of flowers, along with a very nice card. I received a dish garden from our athletic directors and a card with someone’s face that was so close up I could see his pores. [...]
Posted in Blogging, Principal thoughts on Oct 15th, 2006 5 Comments »
I’m frustrated. I tried to explain blogging to someone over breakfast. Here’s how the conversation went.
Them: You’re giving your ideas away for nothing. Someone else could take your ideas and advance their own careers or take credit for them.
Me: My ideas aren’t that valuable. If someone benefits from them, great. They also aren’t all that earth shattering.
Them: If [...]
Posted in Principal thoughts on Oct 13th, 2006 Comments Off
I always have a pile of professional reading to attend to; in addition to the reading I do every day through my bloglines account and the daily papers. Currently, I have three journals and two professional books in the pile. I can’t ever seem to get to all of it, so I try to choose [...]
Posted in Blogging, Positive Outcomes on Oct 12th, 2006 4 Comments »
Blogging is professional development through reading and on-line conversation. It’s my place to write about a difficult issue and then put it away in my head. It’s my space to solicit ideas from other professionals. It’s a vehicle by which I may influence thinking or clarify my position. It’s a public relations tool. It’s a [...]
Posted in G-town, Positive Outcomes on Oct 10th, 2006 3 Comments »
The Seneca Nation of Indians sponsored a family carnival this evening. The three contract schools participated with JOM faculty, Seneca Nation employees, faculty, staff and administration volunteering. I think they planned for 500 people to attend and we ran out of tickets. It didn’t matter though, because the kids all played whatever games they wanted [...]
Posted in Blogging, School 2.0 thoughts on Oct 8th, 2006 2 Comments »
I was sitting at my son’s hockey practice today with a terrific gentleman who I’ve known for several years talking about our kids. He’s of a slightly older generation than I am, yet he’s very clear minded about technology and also very practical.
As we were talking about the kids, he said he always leaves the [...]
Posted in Blogging on Oct 8th, 2006 1 Comment »
I just read two insightful, well written and thoughtful comments from Lisa and Amy, two contributors who have previously submitted to my posts. I’m left thinking, learning, and reflecting. Again, I’m considering the power of this medium.
So my challenge to Lisa and Amy is to get off the bench and blog. Thank you for your [...]
