Going back to work after a long break always feels a bit odd. The closer I get to the return date, the more thoughts start popping into my head, and if you're anything like me, your mind might start racing too. I've had a great break, and usually, after two weeks, I'm...
I told a friend some time ago that one of my biggest fears is not remaining relevant. I have always seen myself as someone constantly seeking innovative ways. I felt I did this as a campus principal: communicate early and often in out-of-the-box ways, try new methods...
Many of you already know this, but I have a fascination with airplanes. I’ve always loved them since the very first time I had the opportunity to fly. It wasn’t in a large commercial plane or anything like that. It was a single-engine Cessna owned by a friend of my...
During this school year, I have heard many people talk about the lack of hope that exists in our profession. We see so many people leaving the profession, legislators who have turned their backs on us, and a Governor who acts as if we don’t even exist. People are...
Hempstead ISD Superintendent Herbert O’Neil has been selected as a 2023 Superintendent to Watch by the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA). O’Neil joins just 24 other superintendents nationwide who were selected for the honor in recognition of their...
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Christmas is one of my favorite holidays. I fondly recall how my parents embraced my love for cars, gifting me a remote-controlled car each year. Similarly, my elderly neighbor, Ms. Dorothy, nurtured my passion for reading by...
Who would have thought we would be here. That is the question I have asked myself hundreds of times. Well, we are here. First, I must acknowledge the incredible work done by teachers, food service workers, principals and superintendents. People have...
Last week it was great to watch many of our student athletes commit to their school of choice. Every time one of our students makes a decision about what is next for them after school we all win. It is an amazing time to watch them with their family making such a...
As I watch this extremely low scoring game I’m thinking, I just want to see someone score a touchdown. I’m not with all that defensive battle stuff. Lol! February is upon us and we are driving closer to STAAR, AP testing, and our CCMR goals. I have been super...
We ended last week with a bang with our Seniors! It was great to educate them on the impact of CCMR. Mrs. Ramirez and the counselors did a great job of bringing awareness to each of them. Many of them will receive schedule changes that started happening Friday....
The first week is complete and it’s now game time. Hopefully you got some rest this past weekend or you sulked in the Cowboys lost like I did. I really thought it was our year! Lol! Last week was a fast and furious week. We ended the week with a great College and...
Can you believe it’s November? Well, it’s here. I know I’ve said this before, but I really can’t believe how fast the school year is going. Shoots, Thanksgiving break is only two weeks away. That’s crazy! Hey folks we have two big things this week at Naaman. The...