WINDOW ON THE WORLD. Not my first choice but what a beautiful morning to sit and work outside with a cup of coffee and my little friend looking through our small window framed by a canopy and trees.

HOW DO WE BRING HONOR TO OUR PROFESSION? It’s always enjoyable to sit and talk to new students. Likewise, talking to new teachers and seeing them begin their careers is fun and exciting. It’s also a great time to bring a sobering topic of conversation. kurtwordsmith47.wixsite.com/website-4

WE OWE IT TO OUR TEACHERS! While teach’s work hard to close the year, others’ thoughts are fixed on the new year. New teachers will soon leave their colleges pumped to begin their careers. Are we ready to help them succeed? One man’s thoughts @: kurtwordsmith47.wixsite.com/website-4

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“JUST PASSING THROUGH...” In some form we are all “just passing through on our way to...We would have to ask the traveler, or examine our own lives. How do we measure our sojourn? So often it is done by the legacy and stories we leave. Visit my blog aka: kurtwordsmith47.wixsite.com/website-4

Regardless of one’s views or BELIEFS, an article appeared online today about the statements coming out of the NFL commissioner’s office in the wake of nationwide protests. How might the words he spoke apply to school leadership, or leadership in general? kurtwordsmith47.wixsite.com/website-4

IS THAT????? Yes it is! Everywhere I go I run into this guy and everyone I speak with say he has been on their campus or sneaking around in some dark hallway. He even threatened a grievance yesterday for being held against his will. I’m the one on the left!

“IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR”....Well....Maybe not the most but summer is pretty nice! We are also in the hiring season; tips for interviewers and interviewees were provided in Thoughtful Leadership. Check out a few extra ideas: kurtwordsmith47.wixsite.com/website-4

SO COOL!! Not long ago I wrote a blog, “We Owe It to Our Teachers.” One pt. was, “We must capture them and provide support for them from the moment the HR department turns them loose.” Check out FB “Nimitz Mid Sch-NEISD” to see this how a princip. owns that suggestion. How cool!

#truth ! Let’s all live this way. #bettertogether

Kind of a miraculous turn of events. I don’t watch Amer Got Talnt anymore but last night’s grand winner was a poet who presented his personal works all season. Great message; go get ‘em ELA, HS English, and forensics teachers. Capitalize on this moment!

Kindness matters

I heard a commercial recently sponsored by a huge home shop. and deliv. corp. and I wanted to give them an overwhelming response. Then I discov’d I got the msg. confused. Teach’s and admin’s think! If there was ever a time to stress, “GIVE MORE HUGS, FEWER GIFTS,” this is the yr.

Just watched families from all sect’s of the country being evicted; all belongings (few) were on the sidewalk. Please spread the message and practice, “GIVE MORE HUGS, FEWER GIFTS.”

Leaders: your people need to see that you can see light at the end of the tunnel. During difficult times, your attitude must reflect your belief that there’s always an answer. This will provide a sense of security for your team.

It is so gratifying to see Olympians who have overcome adversities to get to the highest levels in their events. Equally gratifying are the stories of individuals who inspired them. Many of us teach because of someone we idolized. Never forget; you are someone’s inspiration.

They’re baaaaack. A beautiful day and perfect temp’s welcomed the NEISD coed sand volleyballers back to the sports park last night. Approximately 200 players, 19 teams and their fans enjoyed a great time. Thanks to the sports park and BAC staff for their great hospitality!

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