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Administrative Assistant Interviews Kick-off Today
I am considering today to be one of the more important days since beginning my tenure as a virtual school principal, as administrative assistant interviews will begin. I have come to learn that one of the single-most important hires a supervisor/manager can make is to hire an outstanding and highly effective administrative assistant. The responsibilities [...]
Iowa Connections Academy and Negative Press by Des Moines Register
For folks following the progression of Iowa Connections Academy (IACA) over the past few months, they’re probably not shocked to see that IACA was again the target of misreported information by the Des Moines Register‘s editorial board. Very little positive press, if any, has been provided to representatives of IACA. Instead, Des Moines Register readers [...]
My Iowa Connections Virtual School Principal 1-Month Anniversary
Today is a special day for me. It marks the one-month anniversary of being the Virtual School Principal of Iowa Connections Academy, a K-12 virtual school that will be based out of Anita, IA. This past month has been one jam-packed with information. I’ve had the opportunity to meet outstandingly talented Connections Academy team members, [...]
Virtual School Professional Learning Challenge
Prior to accepting my new position as a virtual school principal for Iowa Connections Academy, I mulled over the pros and cons of making a shift from the traditional school system to the emerging world of online learning. My wife and I had countless hours of discussion about the potential realities–relocation, shift in hours, loss [...]
My Virtual School Principal Journey Begins
Many of you have noticed that I have been distant from my once-regular routine of blogging about education and digital marketing topics. And now, I can finally share the reason to explain my brief hiatus. Today began a new phase of my professional journey as I assumed duties as the virtual school principal of Iowa [...]
Comprehensive Exams Over; Back to Business
Comprehensive Exams Done-and-Done Some of my regular blog followers quickly realized that I was M.I.A. this past week. I even received one email asking if I had abandoned my blog entirely. Fear not, I was off completing my comprehensive exams, required to progress through my doctoral program. In case you care to know, I clocked [...]
Convert Your Viral Traffic Into Money
Viral Traffic Making money from viral traffic is a bit different than making money from any other kind of traffic. People who land on your website generally come there for a specific piece of content or because it was shared through social media tools. Often times, your readers don’t have a clue who you are, [...]
Basic Advice for Startups
One doesn’t have to search the Internet long to find millions of pages offering basic advice for startups. From consulting firms, to angel investor websites, eHow articles, and internet marketing get-rich-quick schemes, there’s plenty of “noise” to detract one from the best, basic advice needed. I was inspired by a recent INC magazine article written [...]
Google Search Plus Your World Launched
Google Search, Plus Your World You ready for the greatest Google search transformation to date? Earlier today, Google announced its industry-changing method of personalizing the online search engine process for users, launching “Search, Plus Your World.” Google states that searching for content online is a personal process. The keywords you submit to their search engines [...]
I Help Brand and Market Experts
This past week, I revealed my early plans about launching a subscription site for educators interested in making effective, successful blogs, websites, and online businesses. As each day passes, my excitement only intensifies as I can’t wait to begin sharing my expertise in education, social media, and website design to help my colleagues amplify their [...]
