A Late Night Walk [with teenagers]

My neighborhood is laid out in a loop. The loop is less than a mile but more than half a mile. I like to walk it at night, no lights....

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Feeling our Feelings

Recently, I was reminded to name my feelings. Initially, I didn’t take the suggestion well. I struggle to know the difference between mad...

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Let's Talk about Worries

“It’ll be ok. Just take a deep breath.” While that might be true, let me tell you something: my heart is racing, my breath is short, my...

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Ownership, Not Oversight: The Motivation Shift That Changes Everything

The same episode of our family mini-series begins with "Girls, please empty the dishwasher." You might think they are surprised by this request. They ought not be. They have been emptying the dishwasher for years. The negotiation begins -- I have homework, I can't right now, I will only empty the silverware, I am going to take a shower. I used one small shift that made a big difference for us. It might make a big difference in how your teen responds to requests such as emptyi

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Visiting Schools We Once Went To

Context: The Class of 2024 began a new tradition, one we have been thinking about for years. After the second marching practice, when...

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A Late Night Walk [with teenagers]

My neighborhood is laid out in a loop. The loop is less than a mile but more than half a mile. I like to walk it at night, no lights....

Mar 23, 20244 min read

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From our All-School Assembly, February 28, 2024 Written by Nell Dailey “On this rainy day in February, I want to share a story with you....

Mar 13, 20242 min read

Feeling our Feelings

Recently, I was reminded to name my feelings. Initially, I didn’t take the suggestion well. I struggle to know the difference between mad...

Feb 25, 20242 min read

Motivating your Teens: How do we help teens remember to do the things they need to do?

Vacation week shifts my focus from keeping school operating to home. I struggle to tidy up daily. We have a “if you see it needs to be...

Feb 19, 20244 min read

Let's Talk about Worries

“It’ll be ok. Just take a deep breath.” While that might be true, let me tell you something: my heart is racing, my breath is short, my...

Feb 11, 20244 min read

What I know to be true is that I am a heart-centered leader and learner. I have two superpowers: "getting" teenagers and hugs. Support for my superpowers comes from my family, the outdoors, writing, and witnessing growth and kindness.

My professional life has shifted to school administration. I have been in the classroom for almost 20 years and now I am "operations". It is a shift in perspective with lots of learning in a time of great change. It's thrilling and tiring. I am doing a lot of reading and researching. This blog is helping me to process the unfolding world around me.

It is my hope to build a library for our students, teachers, school leaders, parents, and community members. I will do the reading and share my thinking about ideas in education.

Looking forward, I would love to meet up with people and talk about these ideas. But that is phase 2. I am not quite ready for that. I am excited for that day.

Be well,

Nell

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Ownership, Not Oversight: The Motivation Shift That Changes Everything

Visiting Schools We Once Went To

A Late Night Walk [with teenagers]

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Motivating your Teens: How do we help teens remember to do the things they need to do?

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