paras are the most under valued people in schools. Thanks for what you do. #thatonekid

School should be: A place teachers and staff are proud to work. A place families are proud to send their kids. A place kids want to go.

Today is incredibly difficult but it’s also not about me or my school. All our thoughts, prayers, and attention should be on Perry Schools and the greater community. So much undeserved heartbreak.

Perry Community School District: “We share our deepest condolences with the Marburger family today on the passing of Dan Marburger. Dan was a tremendous leader in our school district and a loving husband, father, and grandfather.  Our school community is heartbroken by Dan’s

As a new administrator, I really appreciate Mr. Vaughan’s mentorship and his reminder to never forget the little things as leaders. Even if it means staying late to shovel sidewalks, it all makes a difference! (of course we know how to add a little humor and fun into it too 😂).

REST IN PEACE TO THE LEGEND....HARRY WONG.

Way to go, Nicole! Great teaching is happening here at Saydel. Thank you for ALL you do for our students!

It’s the people who make a place special.

"You don't show up on game day and expect to be great. Greatness happens in practice. You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them." (Michael Jordan)

Spring is creeping in, but that’s no excuse to take your foot off the gas. Don’t blame student behavior, the weather, or the calendar—strong leadership and consistent expectations don’t take seasons off. Keep the standard high, stay locked in, and finish strong!

Yes, the job is hard. Yes, it's exhausting. But when you're on a mission, that exhaustion hits different. It’s purpose-driven. Let’s do the work, lift each other up, and stay locked in on what matters.

Small and rural Iowa schools see 4-day weeks as a way to compete. But does it help kids? desmoinesregister.com/story/news/edu…

Photos: See inside the classroom as educators work with Cornell Elementary students desmoinesregister.com/picture-galler…

If you’re frustrated by the outcomes, take a hard look at the design. Because systems don’t lie—they deliver exactly what they’re built to deliver.

🚨 New episode! How can educators actually use AI without the overwhelm? I talk with William Grube of Gruvy Education about practical, role-specific ways to make AI work for you. 🎧 Listen here: pod.fo/e/2e261b #EdEssentials #AIinEducation #EdLeadership

You don’t build rapport with teachers through emails.  You do it by walking the halls and being in their rooms…. connecting with them where THEY are. You build it through conversations.

Our first day of SAI's 50th Annual Conference was A-MAZING! Here's a peek of just a few photos we captured throughout the day. More to come! #SAI50Conf25 #2025SAIconference #50years

Incredibly thankful for time spent re-connecting with friends at SAI - Iowa this weekend (who also happen to be INCREDIBLE leaders) Every administrator needs a great network to lean on, and these folks are some of the best! Feeling fulfilled and excited to take on the year!

Want to stay motivated every single day? Borrow a strategy from Harvard. Then borrow another from stand-up comedy. Together, they’re a powerhouse for momentum, motivation, and mastery. Here’s how it works:

Students with IEPs are not a separate category; they are simply students, period. #LeadInclusion and #EduSky. 📚 #UDL #EdChat #TeacherTwitter