When people ask me about my job, I honestly start to beam with joy.  Now don’t get me wrong, there are days I am tired and worn out a bit from the hectic life of being a principal, however they really are very few.  No matter how busy, or hectic things may become, I am truly inspired by so many aspects of my role to lead this lovely staff to provide instruction and support to our amazing students.  The rewards of my job always outweigh any areas that might challenge me. ...

InspirationIt is funny how certain things inspire you.  Early in the week, I was covering yard duty for the sixth graders and noticed a child about to throw away an untouched PBJ sandwich he brought from home.  I asked him why and he told me he didn’t like it, I asked him, who made it, he said his mom.  He said, I told her I don’t like these,but she keeps making them. I realized I had an opportunity to shift his thinking.  I asked him why he didn’t make his ...