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09
MAR
2015

Life Balance

By IPLI Mentor Bryan A. Perry, Ph.D. We live in a society that demands instant results. If we have to wait in line at the drive-through for our latte, we become upset rather than en
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09
FEB
2015

Visibility in Principalship

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 f
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29
JAN
2015

What is the Recipe for Success in Education? It’s Closer than You Think

Every week Principal Mike Pinto, of James Cole Elementary School, gives his teachers an inspirational morning message. The f
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09
JAN
2015

Mike Pinto’s Morning Message

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
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18
DEC
2014

Career-Technical Education is Good for Indiana’s Economy, Workforce & Careers

By IPLI Mentor Shawn Wright-Browner At the recent Indiana Association of School Principals Fall Professionals Conference
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15
DEC
2014

Aspiring to be a Redwood

By IPLI Mentor Jane Rogers This is the second post in a series following Mike Pinto’s post “Becoming a Redwood.” From my perspective, Mike Pinto is a R
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05
DEC
2014

Becoming a Redwood

By IPLI Mentor Michael Pinto Redwoods of Your World (Originally posted September 12, 2012 www.coleprincipal.tumblr.com) I was listening to a podcast on the ride home this even
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22
OCT
2014

A Few Thoughts About Asking for Feedback

By IPLI Mentor Dr. Rhonda J. Mull  “How do you think things are going?” I’m going to be honest. I hate asking that question. As a former principal and no
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03
OCT
2014

Getting Started on Twitter

As an educator, it is critical for you to stay up-to-date on the latest happenings in education. Technology makes this very easy to do. For example, many principals ha
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19
DEC
2013

Special Events Checklist

Are you looking for a way to reduce planning time for special events such as student registration, open house, parent/teacher conferences, new student or teacher orientation, awar
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