Next week is National Teacher Appreciation Week, and Tuesday, May 8 is National Teacher Appreciation Day.  This is a great opportunity for school administration t

By Tim Taylor, IPLI Mentor & Superintendent of Jac-Cen-Del Community School Corporation One of the tallest orders that educational leaders face

By Jane Rogers, IPLI Mentor and Superintendent of Milan Community School Corporation Oftentimes we hear the importance of the fourth “R” in schools – that is relati

By John Pearl, IPLI Mentor and Principal at Battle Ground Elementary Administrators and teachers are constantly seeking new and creative ways to motivate students to

By Rex Ryker, IPLI Mentor & Assistant Superintendent at Crawfordsville Community Schools New Administrator: It’s official; I’m completely underwater and drowning

By Brian Disney, IPLI Mentor and Principal at Mooresville High School If you are like me (and like most other school administrators), you are a hardworking, goal-drive

By David Maugel, IPLI Mentor & Principal at NorthWood High School As I was working with architects and school personnel to design a 21s

By Amy Linkel, IPLI Mentor & Principal at South Ripley Elementary School As I was scurrying around this morning trying to get out the door and head to work, I was

By Mike Pinto, IPLI Mentor and Principal at James Cole Elementary I have an addiction problem. I admit it. I’m addicted to my cell phone. In this age where everything

By Rhonda Roos, IPLI Cohort 5 Mentor and Educational Consultant Almost eight years ago, I experienced the most difficult time of my life.  A dear and trusted