My BAD

As soon as I opened my mouth, I realized that my comments conveyed that I was not being a supportive principal.

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Matt Wachel is a father, husband, Elementary Principal, ASCD Emerging and Influence Leader, and to co-author of Having an Impact on Learning: The Public Relations Professional and the Principal

I thought the good work and good will from my past were sufficient to manage my new position as the principal at a new school. I was wrong.

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Jon Wennstrom is an elementary principal in Livonia, Michigan. He serves on the board of directors for MEMSPA (Michigan Elementary & Middle School Principals Association). He is active on Twitter and writes a weekly blog called [email protected].

I woke up and realized that I was doing the work that my students should be doing.

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Dan Tricarico has been a high school English teacher for over twenty years. He is author of The Zen Teacher: Creating Focus, Simplicity, and Tranquility in the Classroom and You're a Teacher. . .So Act Like One! Improving Your Stage Presence in the Classroom. In his spare time, he enjoys writing fiction, listening to Classic Rock, reading mystery novels, staring out of windows, and watching movies.

I wanted to be a great leader so I tried to be just like the great leader I replaced.

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Peter Docker gets up everyday to enable people to be extraordinary so that they can do extraordinary things. A former senior Royal Air Force officer, pilot, international negotiator, project manager, consultant and coach, Peter is now an Igniter working alongside Simon Sinek and the Start With Why movement, and gives talks and workshops around the world.

It worked in the movies. I was sure that instilling a little fear in my students was the way to manage student behavior. Then one day...

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Matthew Mayer is a husband, father and an elementary school lead learner hoping to shape the next generation of amazing American citizens.

Our guest talks with us about school leadership, decision making and what she learned from her biggest mistake.

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Allyson Apsey believes in looking for the good and the lesson in every situation. Being a principal for 13 years, a mom to two boys, and a wife gives her plenty of opportunities to make mistakes and learn from them.

Sometimes we have to view things from the other side of the table to see our mistakes and be ready to grow.

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Josh Stumpenhorst is a junior high Language Arts and Social Science teacher. He was named the 2012 Illinois Teacher of the Year, 2012 Illinois Teacher Excellence Award Winner, 2012 Illinois Computer Educator Teacher of the Year and a member of the 2011 International Society of Technology Educators Emerging Leaders class. He is also an active blogger (stumpteacher.blogspot.com).

We can take courses, have mentors, and read books, but often are most impacting lessons come from making mistakes.

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Dr. Robert Dillon serves the students and community of the Affton School District as Director of Technology and Innovation. Prior to this position, he served as a teacher and administrator in public schools throughout the Saint Louis area. He authored the book, Leading Engaging School.

I've found that working in education presents many frustrations and reasons to vent, complain, and blow off steam. How I found a better way to handle these emotions.

Follow: @jonHarper70bd @davidgeurin @bamradionetworkDavid Geurin is principal and lead learner of Bolivar HS, a 2013 National Blue Ribbon School. He is passionate about empowering students and teachers as dynamic learners. Recently, he was selected as a 2017 NASSP National Digital Principal. He blogs regularly at davidgeurin.com.

I learned a valuable lesson from one of my students. The learning process was ugly, embarrassing and hurtful, but in the end we both ended up in a better place.

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Don Wettrick is an Innovation Coordinator at Noblesville High School, just outside Indianapolis, IN. He is the author of "Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level". Wettrick has worked as a middle school and high school teacher; educational and innovation consultant; and educational speaker.