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Aloha Reader! It was book launch week last week and we asked you to respond to our email if you wanted a chance to win a book! Congratulations to Neha T who won the copy! We will be in touch to get your email and send you a copy of Your School Leadership Edit! Now... As the holiday season approaches, we know that it can be a joyful yet stressful time filled with numerous responsibilities and expectations. It’s important to remember to prioritize you and your well-being amid the hustle and...

Aloha Reader! If you joined us for your book launch yesterday, thank you for sharing your time with us! We gave away a couple of copies of the new book at the party, but we would love to another email giveaway! All you have to do is: respond to this email with ENTER MY NAME and your name will be dropped in the hat for a chance to win a copy of the shiny new book! To get your name in, respond by this Friday, November 21st. If your name is chosen, we will send you an email for your address!...

Aloha Reader! After years of watching dedicated school leaders drown in initiatives, fragment under competing priorities, and sacrifice their wellbeing for their work, we knew what we needed to write about in our second book.The problem isn't that leaders don't care enough or work hard enough. The problem is the CLUTTER.Our new book, Your School Leadership Edit, offers a research-backed, practical alternative to the "do more" culture destroying educational leadership. Using the 5R's Framework...

Aloha Reader! It's November and the holiday season is right in front of us! What! It's the perfect time to embrace the joy, gratitude, and excitement that this time of year brings! Whether you're gearing up for holiday projects, managing festive energy in the classroom, or just looking for some fun ways to connect with your students, we've got you covered. Here are some cheerful tips to make this season shine: Celebrate Gratitude: Start a gratitude wall or journal in your classroom or staff...

Aloha Reader! As October winds down and carved pumpkins light porches everywhere, we’re reminded of the beauty in transformation. A simple pumpkin becomes something extraordinary with a little imagination and care... much like our classrooms throughout the fall. What We Can Learn from Pumpkins & Jack-O’-LanternsPumpkins remind us that growth takes time and intention. Their seeds are planted months before harvest, a process of nurturing that mirrors how we guide our students’ learning...

Aloha Reader! October can feel like a rollercoaster for educators. The year’s rhythm is no longer “new,” but far from “settled.” The early energy has dipped, systems are being tested, and the gap between expectations and reality starts to show. Many educators describe this month as the “disillusionment dip”, where the initial excitement fades, and the weight of endless responsibilities sets in. If you’re feeling that sense of overwhelm, you’re not alone ... and you’re not off track. This is...

Aloha Reader! Are you loving the seasonal changes yet? Are you layering up and drinking some pumpkin spice lattes? As the season shifts into autumn, nature reminds us of the beauty and necessity of change. Trees release their leaves, the air cools, and daylight shortens. These shifts offer a mirror for our work as educators: sometimes we grow rapidly, other times we pause, reflect, and shed what no longer serves us. In our schools, growth can be seen in students mastering new skills,...