It’s November, which for many of us, indicates that it is time for Parent Teacher Conferences.  Early in my career I dreaded parent teacher conferences. I collected student work samples, …

I was, what I consider to be, a traditional high school student.  I played softball and volleyball, I earned okay grades (could have done WAY better), got in my fair …

Growing up I always enjoyed math.  I felt that math was very black and white, I loved that there was a “right” and “wrong” answer to problems.  The fact that …

Does February 28, 2020 ring a bell???  It has been on my calendar since March 3, 2019.  It’s  Kane County-Wide Institute Day!! #ID2020 Every year all 9 Unit Districts in …

Last week, I attended my daughter’s kindergarten parent night.  As a former teacher and principal, I vowed to never be the parent that “attacks teachers” or believes 100% of the …

It was my second day as a Principal (ever), I sat in the district-wide administrative team meeting sitting next to the Director of Student Services.  I made a comment to …

Congratulations to D300’s Christina Dahlberg from Algonquin Lakes Elementary School for being the first to respond to my blog last week, “As The Bell Rings”.  Christina will receive a $20 …

As a teacher (and administrator), one of the things I enjoyed most about the beginning of a new school year was creating my daily schedule.  Yes, I know how lame …

I don’t know about you but this summer has flown by.  Just a few days ago I saw a tweet that mentioned there were only 3 weeks of summer vacation …

The ROE’s training room has been booked 8 of the past 10 business days with workshops and Administrator Academies.  Yes, it is a busy time of year with teacher license …