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Tony Sinanis posted a blog postPrincipals Need PD Too
As I have started doing preliminary research for my dissertation I have discovered that high quality, relevant and sustainable Professional Development (PD) opportunities for principals (and building leaders in general) are limited. How is that possible? Principals are supposed to be visionaries! Principals are supposed to be transformational in their leadership! Principals are supposed to be responsible for the learning and growth for all those around them! How can all that be accomplished…See More
Rory Manning commented on Tony Sinanis's blog post Fight For Our Kids"Hey Tony,
Great work here. Your school community is lucky to have you at the helm. Keep up the fight!
Rory"
Tony Sinanis posted a blog postFight For Our Kids
When thinking about sound literacy instruction and the daily challenges that we face as educators, I cannot help but consider the significant divide that exists between what research tells us is developmentally appropriate for children versus what the state of New York (and many other states across the country) is telling us our children need to do to be considered college and career ready. Currently, our school is in the first year of fully implementing the Common Core State Standards in both…See More
Tony Sinanis posted a blog postWhat Happens When You Sneeze?
As an elementary classroom teacher (mostly 5th Grade), I was always worried about being out sick or attending a conference for a bunch of reasons - I wasn't sure if the sub would cover all the work, if the children would make good choices (i.e.- would they behave) and honestly, I always missed my kids. The feeling was usually mutual (depending on the class or time of year) and upon my return my kids would ask me to never be absent again because it wasn't the same without me. I always treasured…See More
Katie Zahedi commented on Tony Sinanis's blog post If I Were Commissioner of Education"Well said! These important points and so many others have not been considered by a SED that is out of touch.
I would like to add:
1. The importance of paying attention to the misuse of numbers. The assignment of number grades to teachers…"
Howard Goldberg commented on Tony Sinanis's blog post 2012: Year That Changed The Game"Wow! Thank you, Tony, for sharing this wealth of resources. I look forward to exploring them over the year."
Marybeth Robinette commented on Tony Sinanis's blog post If I Were Commissioner of Education"Many excellent points. I especially like the essential personnel in our schools, the tiered ladder for teachers, and different assessments for our students. Mentor teachers and coaches would greatly improve our schools and the education our students…"
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- I am the principal of an elementary school in Nassau County. Will be starting my doctorate this summer at UPenn. Just started my own blog, which I am loving.
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Principals Need PD Too
Posted on March 31, 2013 at 11:03pm 1 Comment 1 Like
As I have started doing preliminary research for my dissertation I have discovered that high quality, relevant and sustainable Professional Development (PD) opportunities for principals (and building leaders in general) are limited. How is that possible? Principals are supposed to be visionaries! Principals are supposed to be transformational in their leadership! Principals are supposed to be responsible for the learning and growth for all those around…
Fight For Our Kids
Posted on March 20, 2013 at 8:33pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
When thinking about sound literacy instruction and the daily challenges that we face as educators, I cannot help but consider the significant divide that exists between what research tells us is developmentally appropriate for children versus what the state of New York (and many other states across the country) is telling us our children need to do to be considered college and career ready. …
What Happens When You Sneeze?
Posted on February 28, 2013 at 10:44pm 0 Comments 1 Like
As an elementary classroom teacher (mostly 5th Grade), I was always worried about being out sick or attending a conference for a bunch of reasons - I wasn't sure if the sub would cover all the work, if the children would make good choices (i.e.- would they behave) and honestly, I always missed my kids. The feeling was usually mutual (depending on the class or time of year) and upon my return my kids would ask me to never be absent again because it wasn't…
Continue If I Were Commissioner of Education
Posted on January 7, 2013 at 8:31am 2 Comments 3 Likes
As I have been reflecting on my letter to Dr. John King, our esteemed Commissioner of Education here in New York State, I realize that I can no longer wait for a response as it has been over two months since I sent him the letter in the hopes that a conversation can begin about what is best for our students and school. Clearly, either he has not read it (I am…
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