What Do You Do Vs. What Do You LOVE To Do?
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,…
Education Leadership and Beyond: Blog
Surviving & Thriving with Andrew Marotta
Andrew Right? The Power Of Names.
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…
Make It Easy
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,…
Make Time To Balance
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 Missed Podcast Guest: How One Miss Turned Into A Great Experience
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…
Communication: Simple Steps To Do More Than Expected
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…
Dream Big!
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…
Three Takeaways From The Handwritten Note
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…
Everyone Has Something To Be Proud Of
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…
Invisalign: A Surprise, Accountability Partner
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,…
Sorry, We Are Out of Cucumbers
I love Panera Bread. I go there often when I’m traveling. You can get healthy food, pre-order it, and know what you’re getting. I recently ordered one of their new…
Blocking Out The Noise
I’m a Kenny Chesney fan. Years ago, I really identified with his song called “Noise.” It’s a song about blocking out the noise in your life to be able to…
Can I Get Some Eye Contact, Please?
I was in a sixth-grade class at Port Jervis Middle School recently, and the teacher did an amazing turn-and-talk activity. She did it multiple times, engaging the students, and it…
Change, Growth, and Invisalign Retainers
After I turned 50, I started noticing my teeth more. They were starting to move and look crooked. They were not as straight as they once were after many years…
25 Things I Learned On My 25th Anniversary
Proud, happy, and full of joy as my wife & I celebrated our 25th anniversary this April 21st, 2026. What a journey it’s been. We are blessed with 3 amazing…
