Are you looking for a mentor? Look no further (no, I'm not offering my services but I am offering some tips). Over the years I've had...

As a female leader, I've struggled with the same issue that many others before me have - how important is it to be likeable? How...

Yes, I'm akin to googling what I need to find. But I was a little surprised last week when I ran across an article about what Google...

Fortunate (or unfortunate, depending on perspective) for my staff, I attended the ACSA Women's Leadership Conference in Redondo Beach in...

At a time of smart phones, smart watches, always-on round-the-clock atmosphere, and immediate access to just about everyone and...

We know its hard...and perhaps even harder with the new California Dashboard. Not only do we have to encourage more parent engagement,...

If you ask educators about the challenges they anticipate for 2018, you’re likely to get a range of perspectives. However, when those are...

Much has been reported in the last couple of months in regards to young people and screen time, especially for teenagers. The debate...

Ever used Padlet? If the answer is no, think again. Padlet is an easy but effective approach to collecting, displaying and sharing...

Not too long ago, I spoke at a conference and the topic of "balancing work and being a mom" was asked. And I was honest. On any given...

I recently happened upon an article that had a very similar prompt....and it made me think. Really think. I read the comments from those...

It has long been told that the power of our voice is often found in our stories. Stories of leadership. Stories of overcoming challenges....

I'm a big fan of Sheryl Sandberg and her book, Lean In. As I write here in my office, I glance over at the worn copy on my shelf, full of...

As a female leader, I've become well versed in the glass ceiling concept. Heck, I've lived it. The barriers for women to move up in...

Not sure if you can relate to that picture above, but if you can, you likely have a child somewhere in your world between the age of 5...

Years ago, one of my roles at the Santa Clara County Office of Education was to coach school teams and large groups in change management...

Let’s face it. When exposed to it, most students take to coding. I’ve observed this in class after class. Regardless of grade level,...

You've probably heard the famous Woody Allen phrase..."80% of success is just showing up." And as a leader of school district, I couldn't...

So much has changed with the advent of developing technology that pushes us to do more, work more effectively, and automate as much as...

Knowing that a tough meeting is scheduled for the next day may lead to sleepless nights and edgy mornings. Although there are generally...