In the last post, I shared with you how important it is to set goals for your classroom. Unfortunately, setting goals is easy. Reaching those goals is where many of us fall short. That is why I created the Amazing Teacher Goal Creation Formula. I believe that if you follow this formula, you will create […]
When I was in the classroom, I had to create goals for myself as part of the evaluation process. It was a yearly event that, if I am being honest, really didn’t have an effect on what happened in my classroom. Now that I’m an Assistant Principal, I have to read the goals that teachers […]
Here is the 8th Nail in the Nail the Teacher Interview series. A few extra tips to make a good impression. By now, you’ve read the previous 7 Nails, and in doing so, you’ve prepared yourself better than 90% of the candidates that I have interviewed. The following pieces of advice should help you make […]
I spoke to a student recently who was sent to me because he had been disruptive in class. Something he said stuck with me. As the Assistant Principal, I often deal with students who are getting into trouble. After we spoke about his bad decisions, I said, “You’re a good kid. You just…” Before I […]