The Importance of Mentorship
I can recall my first year as an assistant principal. Although I felt like my experiences prior to landing this job prepared me for the...
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Joyce Conley
- Jun 20, 2022
- 2 min
Creating a Leadership Philosophy
Recently, I was asked by an aspiring assistant principal how to create a leadership philosophy and vision. On her journey into...
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Joyce Conley
- May 6, 2022
- 5 min
You Can't Pour From an Empty Cup
We have spent the past two-plus years focusing on the social and emotional well being of our students and staff. As leaders, we are...
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Joyce Conley
- Apr 12, 2022
- 2 min
Just Keep Going
Lately, I have been reflecting a lot on my leadership expectations and strategies. Mainly thinking through how my leadership style...
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Joyce Conley
- Mar 11, 2022
- 3 min
Leadership Manifestation
My journey into educational leadership wasn’t always easy. From a young age, I was seen as a leader. Whether on the court or field or in...
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Joyce Conley
- Jan 8, 2022
- 2 min
Why Calm is an Action Word
Often times, in leadership, we are placed on the spot to make immediate decisions that affect so many. What pressure! Some times, those...
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Joyce Conley
- Sep 26, 2021
- 4 min
If Only I Didn't Feel Alone
They say it's lonely at "the top"...As cliche' as that sounds, it's true. There is this innate feeling as humans to receive...
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Joyce Conley
- Sep 19, 2021
- 4 min
Collaboration OVER Competition
I was just sitting in my office today thinking about the saying "Collaboration Over Competition"...it has been my motto since the summer...
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Joyce Conley
- Sep 12, 2021
- 3 min
Finding Your Purpose in a Pandemic
Recently, I have been looking into some facts I hate to read. I read in EducationWeek that 45% of principals said that this pandemic was...
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Joyce Conley
- Sep 6, 2021
- 3 min
Your Expectations Do NOT Define ME
Whew, I can recall my first year as an Assistant Principal, it was HARD. There is no position you could have prior to becoming an AP that...
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Joyce Conley
- Aug 29, 2021
- 3 min
It's the Weekend: Turn Off Your EMAIL!
Monday is around the corner and I feel like I have nothing left to give. Let me explain. Last week, I was the only administrator on...
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