With my recent move to Oakwood, Ohio, I am now right outside Dayton – the heart of aviation! I get the unique and esteemed position
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Regardless of the number of years in a position or previous roles held, it is necessary that leaders invest time in building trust among the
My #OneWord for 2023 – CHOP
There is an old quote that reads: “Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water.” Zen Proverb The meaning of the
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I can still recall my first year of teaching – I spent so much time at first thinking about how I was going to impart
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I don’t enjoy buying clothes. I used to, but now it feels like a hassle with finding the right size and trying it on only
2022 Will Be My Year to RISE!
While I love Ohio, I don’t love the gloomy winter months. I’m learning that it isn’t the cold that gets to me, it’s the lack
Flipping the Script on the TikTok Challenge
Last month, school leaders worked tirelessly to address issues created by students as a response to a TikTok Challenge encouraging students to conduct vandalism in
Attend to the Ich In Your Environment Before It’s Too Late
In college, I purchased a beta fish to keep me company in my dorm room. I’d never owned any sort of animal, so it was
August is the Month of “Beginning”: 5 Be’s to Embracing a New Beginning
Today, I officially start as Superintendent for Oakwood City Schools. With an emphasis on the “whole child”, we have a vision for social emotional learning
Helping Others to Prepare for the Future
Over the next month, our house will be celebrating two graduations! My oldest son, Keegan, will be graduating college, and my youngest son, Jaiden, will
“Weren’t You Paying Attention?”
I wish I could tell you that it happens less often at our house, but I think every 2-3 days one of the family members