By Jane Rogers, Principal, Milan Elementary School How could I adequately sum up the many responsibilities of the principalship in a short mini-lesson?  I pondered this questio

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A former colleague of mine in the coaching ranks used to say that his goal was to become invisible. This statement came after he had served for years as a coach and ful

Every week Principal Mike Pinto, of James Cole Elementary School, gives his teachers an inspirational morning message. The fol

Every week Principal Mike Pinto, of James Cole Elementary School, gives his teachers an inspirational morning message. The following was one he recently shared: I was a