I was looking through some old pictures and sort of got in my feelings. Of course all that is compounded by the Covid-19 situation that we are dealing with. Someone shared of picture of Naaman Forest High School with me which caused me to go back through tons and tons...
It’s Live! Engaging Your School Community During Uncertain Times with Shae Creel
We catch up with Shae Creel, principal of Sachse High School in Garland to visit with him about how he keeps his school engaged during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Let’s Celebrate Assistant Principals Week!
This week begins National Assistant Principal's Week all across the United States. There are so many great assistant principals that give so much of themselves each and every day for our schools. I salute all of them. They often do their work behind the scenes with...
Graduation!
I’m hopeful each of you had a great Memorial Day Weekend with family and friends. It’s always great to get an extra day off. Well, the last week of school is here…which means graduation is almost here! I get excited about graduation because it is one...
Awards and More
It was great to end the week in such an awesome way! We were able to celebrate each of you through Teacher Appreciation, as well as celebrate our Seniors and underclassman at their awards programs. Thanks to the counselors and Mr. Hughes for putting on...
Appreciation!
Children are the hope of our future. Because of them we know that our world will have a future. The great thing about teachers is that you have the ability to directly impact their future. I’m a thankful that I get to work with individuals that make...
A New Week to Re-Focus!
Naaman family I’ll keep this one short. As you all know we start our final testing push this week. We will have a combination of AP exams, which starts today, and STAAR exams which starts Tuesday with Algebra 1. Please pay careful attention to all of the...
Did Someone Say Prom?
Yeah that’s right we have prom this week! This is always a big week for many of our students. When I think of prom I think back on the days of prom at Hearne High School. Back in the day we had our prom at the College Station Hilton and that was a...
Keep Rolling!
Hopefully you had a great extra day off and enjoyed Easter with those you love. April is winding down but it is most important that you keep going strong in your classes as I mentioned last week. Nothing says we are done like a teacher who gives the...
Finish Strong!
As we march through April it is important that we remember to finish strong. Thank you for helping to make testing go smooth. We still have 3 STAAR tests to take, several AP exams, and everyday good teaching that needs to occur. The worst thing you...
#ThisisNaaman
Yes it’s a testing week! Our students will take English I on Tuesday and English II on Thursday. Remember to take some time to encourage students who will be taking these tests. You’ll certainly put their mind at ease. We will also be pushing...
Go Rangers!
A new week equals a new week to do something amazing. If last week didn’t go great for you, is there anything you can change to make this week better? Let’s make it great! There is one more school week before many of our students take the STAAR English I...