Clearing the Path

I enjoy putting my thoughts in writing, but I am horribly inconsistent with my posts.  I am not a successful blogger if a year goes by without a published post.  I do a great job of starting a post, but… Continue Reading →

We spent the weekend at Embry-Riddle for their preview day, and we are excited Jadon has enrolled for the Fall 2019 term. Friday night we attended the open house hosted by the College of Arts and Sciences.  Jadon had the… Continue Reading →

Debbie Rodgers, former Hillsborough County administrator, was a fabulous mentor who shaped my work over the course of three years.  She facilitated our School Leaders Network (SLN) and facilitated monthly meetings where we actually had the opportunity to learn from… Continue Reading →

I am excited about my new position as principal of Tinker K-8 located on MacDill air force base.  This position will give me experience with middle school while also serving the unique needs of our military families.  I feel honored… Continue Reading →

Someone suggested documenting my day.  This is what my day looked like yesterday.  It is representative of most days. April 27, 2017 4:34                        Wake up to start the day 5:25                        Wake my oldest up 6:05                        Drop Jadon off at the… Continue Reading →

It’s been four months since I posted my last entry.  A part of me wants to give up on the blogging, but I’m not a quitter so here I am again trying to get thoughts down on hopes of possibly inspiring… Continue Reading →

I was lucky enough to sit around the lunch table today with our awesome EBD staff and students.  The food was delicious, but my favorite part was hearing what each person was thankful for.  It truly felt like family time… Continue Reading →

Thank you to one of my teachers for allowing me to post this.  I originally saw it on our school internal email account. It moved me, and I sought permission to re-post it here.   “Hi, everyone! I just felt compelled… Continue Reading →

I do not get to spend as much time as I would like with individuals.  I currently have 105 staff members.  If I were to spend an equal amount of time with each of them during the week it would… Continue Reading →

It’s hard to believe we just started the final quarter of the year.  Thoughts are turning to end of the year checklists, summer school, and teacher placements for next year. I am really proud of the staff we have here… Continue Reading →