No one wants to go to another meeting, and no one wants that meeting to go any longer than it has to. Many of our required school meetings are virtual these days. Most of the time there is an around the horn part of the meeting, or the question is asked does anyone else have…
I finally reached episode number seven of The Last Dance. The story of Michael Jordan and the lead up to the last championship season with the Chicago Bulls. I’ve enjoyed watching it with my family and having my kids learn about the greatness of Michael Jordan, his drive, his passion, and his will to succeed.…
This Educational Leadership Series will cover many aspects of being a school leader while increasing participants’ energy level and engagement. Session 1: The School Leader: Surviving & Thriving This high energy, fun, interactive session will touch on the highlights of being a school leader: Exuding energy and enthusiasm, the power of storytelling, owning your time,…
It is my first game officiating at the University of North Carolina and I’m just a tad bit nervous. I was always a fan of UNC, it’s basketball history, and the respect it had, not only in basketball circles but also as a university and the city of Chapel Hill. Michael Jordan and Dean…
On these beautiful spring and summer mornings, I love to be out early walking with my dog Ruby. You can hear the birds chirping, feel the morning dew, and just have some quiet time during the day. I noticed this beautiful Mountain Laurel plant, in a clearing near where I live. There are other…
I received some great feedback on the other week’s blog about the keep rolling attitude. This mindset has really helped me through these times to stay positive and to do a good job for my family, my school, and my community. Another mindset that my friend Dr. Rob Gilbert has shared over the years on his…
Here is a great Father’s Day story, yet not about my Dad. This story is about my first experience in buying a car with Ken & Kevin Spainhour. I’ve known the Spainhour family for almost 25 years now and love them dearly. Ken & Diane have been like pseudo-parents, caring for me in so many…
How do some people keep going every single day? How do they continuously have this great energy, and how do they always seem to be at their best? I’d like to share with you a few things that I have found that have helped me in my journey has a school leader. First, have that…
Tom Mapother was an amazing wrestler in New Jersey. All-County, All-State, and had a really bright athletic career in front of him. Yet he always wanted to play football. His parents, however, would not let him because they were afraid he was going to get hurt. Heading into his senior year, he begged and pleaded…
One of the things that my family and I have I have enjoyed doing during this pandemic is watching movies together. We’ve watched classics, new releases, series, etc. We recently watched “Yesterday”, which is a great story about the Beatles music, and the impact it has on people. We highly recommend it! Without giving away…