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Preparing to Pause: A Framework for Planning a Break From Work
Preparing to Pause: A Framework for Planning a Break From Work How are you? No, really. As we wrap up 2023 at school, it's not just about tying up projects and closing out events. There's a flurry of activities at home too. The end of December brings a surge of...
Celebrating the Season as Educators: A Guide to Finding Joy
Hey-how are you? No really. Between wrapping up my fourth doctoral course, attending multiple scholar events this week, and gearing up for a holiday orchestra concert with a friend, it's a busy yet festive time of year. Why does this matter? Balancing the demands of...
Seasonal Resilience: Flourishing Through Holiday Challenges.
How are you? No really. For me, the timeframe from Thanksgiving to Christmas is marked with reminders of unexpected loss, joy, anticipation, excitement, and struggles. Twelve years ago, during these weeks, we found our son and...
Leadership Lessons I Learned from Coach Prime.
Full disclosure: I just went to a college football game and questioned why my team kept flipping sides at the quarter instead of the half. That is my foundational knowledge of football. So why then would I choose to submit my final paper for my most recent...
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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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