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
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
Make the Ordinary Extraordinary
I simply could not resist sharing such a powerful message from one of my childhood favorites – Charlie Brown. tlb Source
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
Putting Kids First!
Does your school mission put the needs of kids first? tlb
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
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
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
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
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