Category: Staff

  • Say My Name

    When teachers are happy, they will call you by your name – as in “I just saw Mr. Miller and he was so helpful!” or “Cameron wrote a wonderful letter of recommendation for my Master’s program.” But look out when they’re not happy. “ADMIN was in my classroom today – so awkward.” “Why doesn’t ADMIN…

  • Who are you?

    Who indeed? For my purposes here, I will remain without name, marital status, location, or district. And, for the most part, I will do my best to remain without gender. I will tell you that I am a mid-career public high school administrator. In my educational life, I have been an English Teacher, Department Chair,…

  • What is this?

    “This” is my confidential blog for dumping all of the crap that happens on my site and in my admin life onto the page – and out of my head. “This” is a place where other administrators can take a moment to feel seen, heard, and understood. I know I’m not the first to experience…