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Hiring a new administrator is a big deal. This person is likely to impact thousands staff, students, and families during his or her tenure.

Each spring, school districts examine their list of internal candidates hoping to determine who is ready to be elevated into a leadership...

I struggle accepting constructive criticism. No matter how much I try not to get defensive, the moment I receive suggestions for...

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Dear Governor Reynolds, My name is Jared Smith and I am the Superintendent for the South Tama County School District. I want to start by...

I struggle to accept constructive criticism. No matter how hard I try, the moment I receive suggestions for improvement I get defensive....

The average human generates at least 50,000 thoughts per day. That's an average of 30 thoughts a minute. The human mind can juggle an...

Growing up, I was taught there are two aspects to physical fitness: regular exercise and a healthy diet. I was fortunate to have parents...

Each spring, teachers have an opportunity to decide whether or not to return the following year. Most staff stay. Some staff leave. There...

"You communicate too much!" Rarely are those exact words are spoken. However, many of us go about our professional lives worried about...

If you are struggling to take the next step in your administrative career do not lose faith...