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Hi Dad, You’re Fired – Building Leadership Strength One “You Can’t Make It Up” Moment At A Time

I had the honor of speaking to my colleagues at a conference last week and shared a few ...

Hi Dad, You’re Fired – Building Leadership Strength One “You Can’t Make It Up” Moment At A Time

I had the honor of speaking to my colleagues at a conference last week and shared a few ...

School Visits and A Little Contraband – You Can’t Make It Up!

One of my favorite things about being a superintendent is getting out of meetings and into schools. There’s ...

How to Leave Your Mark on Graduation (Preferably Without Blood) – You Can’t Make It Up!

Graduation ceremonies are packed with unforgettable moments—the grand march, the inspirational (and occasionally nap-worthy) speeches, and, of course, ...

An Unexpected Graduation: Showing Up Matters

It’s graduation season again. The halls are buzzing, calendars are packed with end-of-year events, and families are planning ...

My Little Angels – A School Picture Day Miracle!

I was chatting with a principal who’s opening a new school this fall. He was in the middle ...

The Hardest “You Can’t Make It Up” Moments: Closing Schools

Most You Can’t Make It Up! moments involve some level of humor. But sometimes, there are those moments ...