The Principal’s Desk
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The real time connections were awesome! I could envision the many stories told in the book.
A perfect read for anyone in administration!
"This is quietly one of the best books you can ever read in this modern era of school leadership."
Here's the link: bit.ly/469KxT7
We have to stop confusing charisma with credibility. A standing ovation isn’t peer review. A viral quote isn’t data. principalsdesk.org/2025/08/12/w...
When Edu-Celebrities Get It Wrong: Stop Taking Soundbites as Strategy
Let’s be honest—education has its own celebrity culture. Scroll through LinkedIn, TikTok, Facebook, X, or the latest conference program, and you’ll see the same faces: dynamic, high-energy presente…
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August 21, 2025 at 4:34 AM
We have to stop confusing charisma with credibility. A standing ovation isn’t peer review. A viral quote isn’t data. principalsdesk.org/2025/08/12/w...
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May 26, 2025 at 4:18 PM
My book, Advice From The Principal's Day, is on sale on Amazon for Memorial Day. Get your copy now for 40% off! This is a limited time sale and quantities are limited! Here is the link: amzn.to/3RSoj4y #EduSky
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These approaches not only hold students accountable, but also provide them with opportunities to learn from their mistakes and grow. principalsdesk.org/2024/09/10/5... #EduSky
5 Alternatives to School Suspension
School suspensions have long been the go-to disciplinary measure for managing student misconduct, but they’re increasingly viewed as ineffective and counterproductive. When students are remov…
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May 24, 2025 at 3:58 PM
These approaches not only hold students accountable, but also provide them with opportunities to learn from their mistakes and grow. principalsdesk.org/2024/09/10/5... #EduSky
As the school year draws to a close, it’s crucial for principals to take a step back and reflect on the journey. This reflection isn’t just about ticking boxes; it’s about gaining insights, celebrating successes, and identifying areas for growth. #EduSky principalsdesk.org/2024/06/17/5...
5 Areas Principals Should Reflect On At The End Of The School Year
As the school year draws to a close, it’s crucial for principals to take a step back and reflect on the journey. This reflection isn’t just about ticking boxes; it’s about gaining insights, celebra…
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May 23, 2025 at 3:31 AM
As the school year draws to a close, it’s crucial for principals to take a step back and reflect on the journey. This reflection isn’t just about ticking boxes; it’s about gaining insights, celebrating successes, and identifying areas for growth. #EduSky principalsdesk.org/2024/06/17/5...
When athletes attend an orchestra concert or a senior art showcase, it bridges a cultural gap within our schools. It communicates: “We support you the way you support us.” #EduSky principalsdesk.org/2025/05/01/b...
Beyond the Game: Why Athletes Should Show Up for the Arts
As educators, we talk often about the value of a well-rounded education. We champion the importance of both STEM and the humanities, push for collaboration between academic departments, and strive …
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May 1, 2025 at 8:18 PM
When athletes attend an orchestra concert or a senior art showcase, it bridges a cultural gap within our schools. It communicates: “We support you the way you support us.” #EduSky principalsdesk.org/2025/05/01/b...
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April 20, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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How did I make it into every classroom once a week to support my teachers?
This is how.
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This is how.
Learn more from Advice From The Principal's Desk! On sale now for 30% off on Amazon: bit.ly/469KxT7 #EduSky
April 12, 2025 at 3:39 PM
How did I make it into every classroom once a week to support my teachers?
This is how.
Learn more from Advice From The Principal's Desk! On sale now for 30% off on Amazon: bit.ly/469KxT7 #EduSky
This is how.
Learn more from Advice From The Principal's Desk! On sale now for 30% off on Amazon: bit.ly/469KxT7 #EduSky
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Having the most dedicated teachers, the most engaged curriculum, the most advanced technology, or the newest school facilities won’t matter if students aren’t in school to take advantage of them. #EduSky
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April 4, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Having the most dedicated teachers, the most engaged curriculum, the most advanced technology, or the newest school facilities won’t matter if students aren’t in school to take advantage of them. #EduSky
Advice From The Principal’s Desk is 30% off now for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale! bit.ly/469KxT7
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By understanding and applying this matrix, principals can make more strategic choices about how to spend their time, enhance productivity, and lead more effectively. #EduSky principalsdesk.org/2024/11/05/a...
Applying Covey’s Time Management Matrix to a School Principal’s Work
One of the most common concerns coming from principals today is the amount of stress associated with the job. Second is the lack of time needed to complete everything that needs to get down in orde…
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March 16, 2025 at 6:57 PM
By understanding and applying this matrix, principals can make more strategic choices about how to spend their time, enhance productivity, and lead more effectively. #EduSky principalsdesk.org/2024/11/05/a...
Having the most dedicated teachers, the most engaged curriculum, the most advanced technology, or the newest school facilities won’t matter if students aren’t in school to take advantage of them.
Advice From The Principal’s Desk, an Amazon best seller, is 15% off now: bit.ly/469KxT7
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March 15, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Having the most dedicated teachers, the most engaged curriculum, the most advanced technology, or the newest school facilities won’t matter if students aren’t in school to take advantage of them.
Advice From The Principal’s Desk, an Amazon best seller, is 15% off now: bit.ly/469KxT7
Advice From The Principal’s Desk, an Amazon best seller, is 15% off now: bit.ly/469KxT7
There is a wide variety of data out there that needs to be analyzed in order to truly transform schools and to change student outcomes. Unfortunately, most leadership teams never move beyond assessment data. #EduSky
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5 Pieces of Data Your Leadership Team Should Be Analyzing
Leadership teams spend hours and hours each school year looking at assessment data. Data will help teachers and administrators target individual students and standards for intervention. However, as…
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March 11, 2025 at 2:41 AM
There is a wide variety of data out there that needs to be analyzed in order to truly transform schools and to change student outcomes. Unfortunately, most leadership teams never move beyond assessment data. #EduSky
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How can school leaders increase attendance? Here are a few ways from the new book: Advice From The Principal's Desk to get you started!
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March 8, 2025 at 4:42 PM
How can school leaders increase attendance? Here are a few ways from the new book: Advice From The Principal's Desk to get you started!
Advice From The Principal’s Desk, an Amazon Best Seller and top new release in two categories, is 25% off right now:
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Advice From The Principal’s Desk, an Amazon Best Seller and top new release in two categories, is 25% off right now:
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Schools are spending thousands of dollars and wasting precious time implementing plans that simply do not work, further frustrating students, teachers and parents. #EduSky
5 Ways to Create a Powerful Response to Intervention Plan
Schools across the country are creating intervention plans for students. However, most of these plans fall short and are just mere shells of what they could and should be. Schools are spending thou…
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March 1, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Schools are spending thousands of dollars and wasting precious time implementing plans that simply do not work, further frustrating students, teachers and parents. #EduSky
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You are not going to get students who are habitually truant to school on the promise of an attendance certificate. #EduSky
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February 23, 2025 at 10:58 PM
You are not going to get students who are habitually truant to school on the promise of an attendance certificate. #EduSky
Advice From The Principal's Desk, an Amazon Best Seller, is 25% off right now: bit.ly/469KxT7
Advice From The Principal's Desk, an Amazon Best Seller, is 25% off right now: bit.ly/469KxT7
Principals need to be seen. What is one of the best ways to be visible to students, parents, staff, and your community? Rule the parking lot! #EduSky
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February 22, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Principals need to be seen. What is one of the best ways to be visible to students, parents, staff, and your community? Rule the parking lot! #EduSky
This and other insights from the book, Advice From The Principal's Desk! On sale now for 25% off on Amazon: bit.ly/469KxT7
This and other insights from the book, Advice From The Principal's Desk! On sale now for 25% off on Amazon: bit.ly/469KxT7
Whether you’re preparing for your first principal interview or looking to transition to a new school, it’s essential to showcase your leadership, vision, and ability to foster a thriving educational environment. Here are five key points to emphasize in your interview … #EduSky
From Candidate to Leader: 5 Ways to Shine in Your Principal Interview”
The principal’s leadership is vital for a school’s success. Candidates should emphasize their vision for student achievement, strong decision-making, commitment to teacher support, comm…
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February 19, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Whether you’re preparing for your first principal interview or looking to transition to a new school, it’s essential to showcase your leadership, vision, and ability to foster a thriving educational environment. Here are five key points to emphasize in your interview … #EduSky
The average tenure of a principal is just 4 years. Let's make that longer. #EduSky
This book guide new administrators through those difficult, first few years, so that teachers and students can thrive in their educational environment.
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This book guide new administrators through those difficult, first few years, so that teachers and students can thrive in their educational environment.
Order this Amazon Best Seller now at 25% off! bit.ly/469KxT7
February 17, 2025 at 12:42 AM
The average tenure of a principal is just 4 years. Let's make that longer. #EduSky
This book guide new administrators through those difficult, first few years, so that teachers and students can thrive in their educational environment.
Order this Amazon Best Seller now at 25% off! bit.ly/469KxT7
This book guide new administrators through those difficult, first few years, so that teachers and students can thrive in their educational environment.
Order this Amazon Best Seller now at 25% off! bit.ly/469KxT7
The Amazon Best Seller, Advice From The Principal's Desk, is on sale for 25% off right now on Amazon. #EduSky
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February 15, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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Parents rarely get positive phone calls from the school, but when they do, it can make their day! This helps to gain an ally, not an adversary, in the work we do in supporting students. #EduSky
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February 9, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Parents rarely get positive phone calls from the school, but when they do, it can make their day! This helps to gain an ally, not an adversary, in the work we do in supporting students. #EduSky
The book Advice From The Principal's Desk is available now for 25% off!
amzn.to/3RSoj4y
The book Advice From The Principal's Desk is available now for 25% off!
amzn.to/3RSoj4y
Let me guess. Your admin credential program didn’t prepare you for the real day in, day out, of being a school leader. You feel like you made a mistake. You’ve got imposter syndrome and feel like quitting at least once a week.
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February 7, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Let me guess. Your admin credential program didn’t prepare you for the real day in, day out, of being a school leader. You feel like you made a mistake. You’ve got imposter syndrome and feel like quitting at least once a week.
Advice From The Principal's Desk is 25% off right now! bit.ly/469KxT7
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Baseball players have walk up songs. Teachers, principals, and staff members should have one too! Recently I asked The Principal’s Desk Facebook Group members what would be their walk up song as they arrived on campus? Hundreds of educators replied. Here are some of their answers: #EduSky
Teacher Walk-up Song List
Baseball players have walk up songs. Teachers, principals, and staff members should have one too! Recently I asked The Principal’s Desk Facebook Group members what would be their walk up song…
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February 5, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Baseball players have walk up songs. Teachers, principals, and staff members should have one too! Recently I asked The Principal’s Desk Facebook Group members what would be their walk up song as they arrived on campus? Hundreds of educators replied. Here are some of their answers: #EduSky
How much time are you actually spending on tasks that are truly making a difference? #EduSky
Advice From The Principal’s Desk, an Amazon Best Seller and top new release in two categories, is now 30% off: bit.ly/469KxT7
Advice From The Principal’s Desk, an Amazon Best Seller and top new release in two categories, is now 30% off: bit.ly/469KxT7
February 4, 2025 at 4:23 AM
How much time are you actually spending on tasks that are truly making a difference? #EduSky
Advice From The Principal’s Desk, an Amazon Best Seller and top new release in two categories, is now 30% off: bit.ly/469KxT7
Advice From The Principal’s Desk, an Amazon Best Seller and top new release in two categories, is now 30% off: bit.ly/469KxT7
Consistent attendance is vital for academic success, social development, and overall well-being. However, many students face challenges that can lead to chronic absenteeism. #EduSky
5 Ways School Counselors Can Boost Student Attendance
At the start of each school year, one of the most critical tasks for school counselors is ensuring that students attend school regularly. Consistent attendance is vital for academic success, social…
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February 3, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Consistent attendance is vital for academic success, social development, and overall well-being. However, many students face challenges that can lead to chronic absenteeism. #EduSky
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Happy teachers make great teachers. Great teachers can have an enormous impact on student achievement. The reverse is also true. #EduSky
5 Ways Principals Can Brighten a Teacher’s Day
The job of a school principal is complex, broad, and challenging. We often focus on the notion that students need to be at the center of everything we do. While I am not disputing this, I do believ…
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February 2, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Happy teachers make great teachers. Great teachers can have an enormous impact on student achievement. The reverse is also true. #EduSky
Increasing daily attendance during the winter months can be challenging. First place to start - make sure school bathrooms have soap. That’s it. That’s where you start.
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February 1, 2025 at 10:23 PM