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May Fog is Real—Almost There, But Exhausted
May Fog.It’s not a formal diagnosis, but every educator I know knows it when it hits. It’s that moment in the school year—usually around the second or third week of May—when everything feels heavier. Emails blur together. The to-do list is longer than the school...
Beyond the Finish Line: Restoring Purpose at the End of the School Year
May is overwhelming for school leaders. Learn 3 simple strategies to finish the year strong—without burning out before summer begins.
Wrestling with Rest While Wrapping Up the School Year
Each year around this time, I find myself standing at the same familiar crossroads. The calendar says “almost there.”My mind says “hold on tight.”And my body says... “are you sure we’re going to make it?” May has a way of sneaking up on school leaders.It's the season...
Reflection & Realignment: Leading with Intention in Every Season
Lately, I’ve been moving fast.Maybe you have too. Between deadlines, emails, and the never-ending list of “just one more thing,” I caught myself doing what so many of us in leadership do—pushing forward without pausing long enough to notice how far I’ve actually come....
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Jessica is the Principal of Alternative Educations Programs in Austin, Minnesota. Previously, she was the principal of Ellis Middle School in Austin, Minnesota, and the principal of the “Happiest Place in Southeastern Minnesota,” the Woodson Kindergarten Center.
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