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Aug 30, 2021
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Planning for Success and Fun

This is a different type of post for me, but I think it is time for a little bit of fun. Leading a school during the last two years is...

May 1, 2021
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Creating Community Partnerships

I am the principal of a state-sponsored charter school in Nevada. This means I am not part of the local school district. My school has a...

Apr 10, 2021
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Finding the Joy and Wonder after 2020

I am blessed to work at a school that has been open for in-person learning since October, 2020. We still went too long without kids in...

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Aug 30, 2021
4 min

Planning for Success and Fun

This is a different type of post for me, but I think it is time for a little bit of fun. Leading a school during the last two years is...

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May 1, 2021
3 min

Creating Community Partnerships

I am the principal of a state-sponsored charter school in Nevada. This means I am not part of the local school district. My school has a...

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Apr 10, 2021
4 min

Finding the Joy and Wonder after 2020

I am blessed to work at a school that has been open for in-person learning since October, 2020. We still went too long without kids in...

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Mar 28, 2021
4 min

Three Things Students and Parents Should Know from 2020

My school was in a half-day model for students beginning in October, 2020. We all know why, and I will not write the reason in this post....

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Feb 27, 2021
4 min

Ask the Kids about 2020

We have surveyed and talked to parents and teachers, but have we really asked the students how they feel about the last year? I recently...

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Feb 21, 2021
4 min

Maximize Staff Talents to Build Community

Start with the Specialists If you’re looking to increase community engagement and build social opportunities, specialists are a great...

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Feb 13, 2021
3 min

Mentorship Matters

I have been blessed beyond measure by the wise, older people the Lord has placed in my life. I have been mentored by my two loving...

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Wendy Shirey is currently the principal of a charter school in Southern Nevada serving 850 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. She has over 20 years of experience in education including 5 years in administration and 2 years in central office. In 2018, Wendy received the Milken Educator Award for the state of Nevada.

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I'm currently reading The Distance Learning Playbook: Teaching for Engagement and Impact in any Setting by Fischer, Frey, and Hattie. It is a timely read for the world of education today.