I subscribe to the 3-2-1 blog by James Clear. He is the author of Atomic Habits. The blog comes out every Thursday and always has great stuff. In one part, he has ideas or quotes from others. This particular week, he had something from Psychologist and author Adam Grant. Grant shares a question for…
I was in a local business in the great small city of Port Jervis, New York, where I serve as the director of communications and academic services. I’ve been in Port Jervis 23 years now, and I love visiting local shops, getting to know business owners, seeing students, families, staff, and alumni out and about,…
I recently attended an event in the Midwest at a Hilton property. While I traditionally stay at Marriott while traveling, I found myself at the lovely Hilton in Bloomington, Illinois, for the IHSA sports officials conference. I am grateful to the amazing leadership team at IHSA—Craig Anderson, Sam Knox, Melissa Bert, and their…
I love my New Balance running sneaks for walking, running, and exercising. Recently, the laces on my right shoe became uneven. I continued to tie them as usual, but the knot was never quite right. During my early morning workouts, I kept telling myself I would fix them “next time.” This went on for…
I tell everyone I have the best job in my district. After serving as an Assistant Principal and Principal for over 20 years in the great Port Jervis City School District in New York, I’ve been so fortunate to transition into my fourth year as the Director of Communications and Academic Services. This role…
I had a great experience in Wilmington, North Carolina at the NC A4LE conference organized by the great Julie Fried and Nicole McGregor from from Smith System. Nicole and Julie took care of so many details to make it a great event, including Nicole’s idea for name badges. How many of us have been…
I am currently reading The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John Maxwell — and in it, there is a passage titled “Dream Big.” (author unknown). I loved it! Check it out here: Dream Big If there were ever a time to dare, To make a difference, To embark on something worth doing, It…
I was thrilled to join the ACE group in Saint Augustine, Florida, in the spring of 2026. Julie Roberts, Dave Barnes, and their team at the Adult & Community Educators group put on an amazing conference for CTE and adult educators in Florida. I was honored to be their speaker at the event, inspiring, motivating,…
I recently visited Malvern, Arkansas, to join the Dawson Educational Services school leadership conference. As I drove into Malvern, I saw a giant sign that said “Brick Capital Of The World.” The sign was beautifully made, and proudly on display as you entered the town. I parked over on Main Street, and…
I turned 50 this year–and if you’ve turned 50, you know that many things change in your life! One was that my teeth started to push together and bunch up, becoming crooked. I made the leap and invested in the retainers Invisalign–the thin, clear retainers that help shift your teeth back into place. You wear…
