Who has your ear matters because what gets your ear eventually gets access to your thinking, your decisions, and your leadership. One of the greatest responsibilities of leadership is deciding who ge...

Test Scores Should Be A Conversation, Not A Number May 13 I don't know my doctor's test scores. Seriously. I have no idea where she went to school, how she ranked in her class, or what she scored o...

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This Concludes Our Broadcast Day There was a time when television knew when to stop. Late at night, after the final show ended, the screen would fade to the American flag. The national anthem would…

Introducing My Newest Books for Christmas and Beyond A Closer Look at the Inspiration Behind My Two New Books This week marks an exciting moment in my creative life. After years of writing, sketchi…

Speaking at the 2025 OASSA Administrative Assistants Conference Last week I had the honor of speaking at the 2025 OASSA Administrative Assistants Conference in Columbus, Ohio, and it was a true ple…

Every person we invite to our table shapes who we become. There is something powerful about a strong table. Not the wood, not the craftsmanship, but the people who sit around it. I was reminded of …

Next week, I’ll be in Columbus at the Ohio School Boards Association Capital Conference, and I could not be more honored to represent Port Clinton City Schools. Superintendent Pat Adkins and I will…

You are the School. Every child who walks through our doors carries two names: their own and the name of our school. Whether they are in kindergarten or a senior ready to graduate, when they step o…

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Limited edition. Signed and Numbered. The Northern Shore Breeze Cap The Northern Shore is more than a brand. It’s a way of life. The Northern Shore Beautifully designed Breeze Cap and launch of our li...