Amy Heavin, PhD

We read so much about a positive school culture and how to create it. But what are the signs of a toxic one? How do we move away from that? buff.ly/46antnT

October can be a long month with all that is going on in schools. And so, it is more important than ever to celebrate your school staff, even with these small tokens of appreciation. buff.ly/3PCymbk

We are all busy, but find ways to make it all happen for our home, career, and family. I don't have the magic button, but with a few time-saving tips, I've made it all work. What are your favorite time-saving tips? buff.ly/46x9WXy

This is a tough time of year. The daily grind is real. Celebrating our staff doesn't just happen here and there, but can be integrated into all times of year. Here is why it is so important right now. buff.ly/3PCymbk

The dissertation defense. The most important presentation of your academic career! I went into it pretty blind, but here are my tips to make it the best experience! buff.ly/3F13UCA

How do people get it all done? They just do. They find ways to make it happen, and here are some of my top tips. buff.ly/46x9WXy

Are you on your dissertation journey? Here is mine, filled with advice I learned and my how-to. buff.ly/3ORfdlo #dissertation #edleadership

How are you connecting your school this year? Connections matter. Share your why and how! buff.ly/3Y06cuF

Are you back to school? What are you doing this school year to create your learning community? buff.ly/3DJ36BL

So many steps in the dissertation proces, but analyzing data to find out the "results" of what you have been working so hard to find is the best reward! buff.ly/3su23TO

Leadership vs. management. We often see them conflicting, but really they do go together in the role of the principalship. However, we need to be careful that one is not strong than the other. buff.ly/3YMTWxM

I love to try new things to better meet the needs of those around me, and when I flipped my meetings, it was a game-changer. What has been your game-changer? buff.ly/43q5Zmr

As we get back into the school year, it is so easy to shut our doors and do our thing. But more than ever, it is essential to open our classroom doors to others, building strong connections to learn from each other. buff.ly/3qhXxqP

I have struggled with this idea of "balance". Is there such a thing? Maybe there is, but instead, I truly strive for something else. buff.ly/3oA4QsK

What are your ideas for celebrating your staff? How do you build community within your school? And how do you take care of yourself through it all? buff.ly/432Wcl4

As our school year begins, we want more than just great learning in the classroom. We want to connect, connecting with other educators, connecting with students, and connecting with the community. buff.ly/3Y06cuF

It's that time of year! Back to School! With the excitement ahead, it is important to remember our purpose of school - meeting the individual needs of our students, not a test score. buff.ly/3DJ36BL

The school year is here. Have you taken time for yourself this summer? What are you planning to do for your self-care so you stay on top of it all throughout the school year? buff.ly/3oU706C

I love a good project! And this is one that transformed the small space for my boys. A bit of ingenuity, some scaffolding, and we made it work! buff.ly/42gij7j

Behind each face is a story. We don't know all the parts, but we know it is there. In reflection, we also need to show grace to ourselves, because behind this face those stories have shaped who we are. buff.ly/44WXj7f