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Building Strong Children

Like so many of my peers, I can remember the moment I decided to become a teacher. My moment came during my sophomore year in high school when I first … Continue reading

February 6, 2015 · Leave a comment

Principalaim’s Top 14 Posts in 2014

With the new year just around the corner, I’d like to thank the many visitors to my site as well as highlight the top 14 posts on principalaim in 2014. … Continue reading

December 29, 2014 · Leave a comment

Make the Ordinary Extraordinary

  I simply could not resist sharing such a powerful message from one of my childhood favorites – Charlie Brown. tlb     Source

December 23, 2014 · Leave a comment

Failure as Part of the Instructional Process

I don’t know about you but I love to explore the many ideas and perspectives available through the TED Talk series. Whatever the topic, I find these talks relevant and … Continue reading

November 16, 2014 · Leave a comment

Putting Kids First!

Does your school mission put the needs of kids first? tlb  

October 31, 2014 · 1 Comment

Building Home/School Connections: Questions to Ask Parents as the School Year Begins

During the course of the summer, I’ve shared several resources for teachers and administrators to help kick off the new school year. Many resources shared this summer I hope will … Continue reading

August 19, 2014 · 1 Comment

Something to Remember

It is the middle of the school year, and you may be asking yourself why did I become a teacher. If you are questioning what you do every day for … Continue reading

July 29, 2014 · Leave a comment

Gen Z: Who Are They and How Do We Support Them?

  LinkedIn influencer and marketing strategist, Dr. Christina McCale posted a question today that intrigued me because its focus is on the students that we work to support each day in … Continue reading

June 4, 2014 · Leave a comment

Parents at School: Studies Probe What Helps & What Doesn’t

Many schools every year work to find ways to increase parent involvement. Whether your school has an active PTA/Parent Association or your school has work to do to develop a … Continue reading

June 2, 2014 · Leave a comment

Embrace Your Calling: Lessons from Maya Angelou

“Don’t just teach because that’s all you can do. Teach because it’s your calling. And once you realize that, you have a responsibility to the young people.” – Maya Angelou, … Continue reading

May 31, 2014 · 2 Comments