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When the Holidays are Hard
…How are you?…No, really. I originally wanted to call this post “The Year I Cried in Line Buying a Glass Christmas Tree.” Last weekend, I was wrapping up my final paper for the semester and decided to take a much-needed brain break to pick up some Christmas gifts. My...
The Gift of Presence This Holiday Break
For many of us, the day after the last bell before winter break feels like a hard stop. It’s as if we’ve been speeding down life’s highway, going 77 MPH (ok, maybe 70), only to slam on the brakes—leaving us unsure what to do next. This past week, my days were packed:...
Balance Boot Camp for Educators: Part Four
Prioritize what matters. Protect your balance. Thrive throughout the year. We may be superheroes, but we aren’t made of steel.#PrincipalInBalanceTweet Four weeks into the school year, routines are set. Teachers are focused on their students, and school leaders are...
Balance Boot Camp for Educators: Part Three
From Firefighter to Fire Chief—Taking Charge of Your Time and Priorities It’s time to stop putting out fires and start living with purpose. Align your priorities with the time you have each day.#PrincipalInBalanceTweet When Jessica Johnson, Sarah Johnson, and I wrote...
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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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