Michael Portas

Inspired by my recent experience writing for School Administrator magazine from #AASA, I am pushing out a blog post with writing tips to support educational leaders. Hopefully the content proves useful. Enjoy! artfulscribbles.blog/2026/02/21/wri…

Impressive opening session this morning at #NCE2026 — packed room at 8:00 for Crafting Your Brand Story and with good reason. Great personal & professional learning!

@czako_d52798 Displaced New Englander in North Jersey rooting for a 7th hat for the collection. Let’s go Pats!

Connecticut here Where are you fanning from??

Happy National School Counseling Week to our outstanding team of counselors and their colleagues across the country. We appreciate your support of our students as they navigate a wide range of challenges and decisions. #NSCW26 #NockNation #PeqPantherPride

Excited to share my article "Managing the Message: Email Survival" (p13 of the flipbook) from this month's edition of School Administrator magazine. Hopefully the strategies help colleagues with our steady stream of communication. Enjoy! #AASAMag #page/13" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">pageturnpro.com/AASA/113087-Ja…

⁦@PVPantherPride⁩ had a great first day today that helped set the tone for a successful year to follow. Keep the positive momentum going! #NockNation #PeqPantherPride

Our students came to North Boulevard ready to learn and our staff certainly delivered for an outstanding first day. Looking forward to a great Day 2 tomorrow! #NockNation #PeqPantherPride

A fun first day at ⁦@SJGPride⁩ — but isn’t every day fun at SJG? Great to see our students and staff getting into some outstanding learning routines on Day 1! #NockNation #PeqPantherPride

Gorgeous first day at Hillview! Wonderful to see our students, families and staff back at it for another great school year #NockNation #PeqPantherPride

Beautiful day for a first day at ⁦@pthsnation⁩ —great to see our staff and students back in the building for an exciting school year! #NockNation #PeqPantherPride

Less than a week until we welcome our students back to school! Looking forward to a strong start to another great school year. See you soon! #NockNation #PeqPantherPride

Happy to share my latest blog, which focuses on how we can be Merchants of Joy in our respective fields. This one takes its inspiration from elementary school teachers & is hopefully relevant across all fields. Enjoy! artfulscribbles.blog/2025/08/22/mer…

Thank you to the @Sept11Memorial for an incredible day of learning, inspiration and reflection for NJ educators today. Your work to honor the legacies of the victims, survivors and all who were impacted is important and appreciated. #NeverForget911

A recent beach vacation inspired a realization of the importance of affording people the opportunity to learn and grow by doing, even if the initial outcomes aren't so great. Enjoy! artfulscribbles.blog/2025/07/25/san…

@TomCaron But they do have Wong (0 RBI this year) and Grissom (AAA) along with the ghosts of Alex Verdugo & Jeter Downs. The new guys should fit in just fine.

The Red Sox no longer have any players remaining from the 2018 World Series championship team.

Beautiful and inspiring 5th grade recognition at @NBlvdSchool on Thursday. Congrats to our young scholars and much appreciation for @EScillieri and her team of dedicated educators. #PeqPantherPride #NockNation

Thank you @yankees for the opportunity to perform on an incredible stage. Great experience for our students, their director, their families and our community! #PeqPantherPride #NockNation

Happy School Nurse Day to our outstanding team of nurse as well as their colleagues around the nation. Your compassionate care helps ensure the wellbeing of our students, their families and our staff. Thank you! #SND2025

Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek to all our dedicated teachers out there. Your work isn't easy, but it's so important for our students, their families and our communities. Thank you! #PeqPantherPride #NockNation

Imagine playing outdoor Ping Pong on ice in a hurricane blindfolded, holding a crystal vase & balancing a plate on your head w/tiny dogs nipping your ankles & doing calculus w/Slayer playing at 11. That’s the 1st hour of a principal’s day in May #NationalPrincipalsDay @NJPSA