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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...

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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...

May 1, 20213 min read

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...

Apr 10, 20214 min read

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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...

Aug 30, 20214 min read

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...

May 1, 20213 min read

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...

Apr 10, 20214 min read

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....

Mar 28, 20214 min read

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...

Feb 27, 20214 min read

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...

Feb 21, 20214 min read

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...

Feb 13, 20213 min read

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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Planning for Success and Fun

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Planning for Success and Fun

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Finding the Joy and Wonder after 2020

Three Things Students and Parents Should Know from 2020

Ask the Kids about 2020

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