7 years! That is the grand total amount of time I have had the privilege of working in Texas ISDs. 19 years if we add in the Texas education I received as a young student. 11 years that it took to get my bachelor’s and another 1 to get the...
Thought Leaders
It’s Not the Destination, It’s the Journey
It’s Not the Destination; It’s the Journey—What I’ve Learned on My Journey, First Installment/Beginnings As I mark my 50th year as an educator, I find it so appropriate to reflect on the journey. Involvement in formal education has been a most significant part of 65...
ImprovedEnegerizers
The wisest leaders I know are fixated on continuous improvement.A continuous improvement mindset is inherently one that is futures focused. And, a continuous improvement mindset implies that something needs to change from its current state toward a better one. There’s...
Changing the Flow with Vision
Reversing the flow of an entire river is a notable accomplishment. From its inception, the Chicago River flowed from west to east just like every other US river east of the Continental Divide. Motivated by various needs and benefits, a vision to reverse the river’s...
WHY or WHO
When Dr. Coulter asked me to do this blog I didn’t realize the email was to me. I have no idea who I thought DG was – Let’s just say I wasn’t very observant. I asked a dear friend, “What on earth am I going to write about?” She answered, “write about your story.” Well...
HyPerformance-HyperFocus
The wisest leaders I know remain hyperfocused on their intended outcomes. They refuse to be distracted by unimportant and tangential stuff that screams for time on their calendar and for their precious attention. Most of these excellent leaders have learned that too...
The Power of Positivity
I have learned that sometimes things don’t always work out like you hoped. I never envisioned a career in education, being a teacher, yet alone becoming a principal of a campus. I credit my Associate degree, Bachelor’s degree, and Master’s degree to the people that...
The Right End of the Halter
Creating a “Culture of College”
When I was young, my parents talked incessantly about the need for me to go to college. From an early age, it was repeated at the dinner table, in the car, at family barbecues and church functions. The only problem with my parents’ rugged determination was — they had...
Habits of a Highly Successful P-20 District
One of my favorite books is Stephen Covey’s, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. I believe the principles outlined in this amazing book are applicable to just about every situation. As I recently reread some old notes I had on the book, it made me realize just...
