Mike WardOct 15, 20182 minGoal or GoalsThis past summer I attended a leadership conference sponsored by the MEA. I was very impressed with some information that was presented ...
Mike WardOct 9, 20181 minWhere Does Change Start?Let me start by saying this is a new try and very raw! I apologize in advance for the poor quality of my voice. I was recording my thou...
Mike WardOct 2, 20182 minCan it be Magic or Management?Can you get 30 teens, to successfully complete a task, five days a week, without complaining and make it a routine? Thirty seniors, clean...
Mike WardSep 24, 20181 minHomecoming!It is Homecoming time at Clintondale this week. All part of the traditional high school experience that schools provide for a lot of stu...
Mike WardSep 17, 20182 minAre you guilty?Of attempting to do way too much to start the year? Just wow! All I can say! A start has never gone by this fast and I ask myself why? It...
Mike WardSep 10, 20181 minMy Last Bag?Well I hope the school year is starting out on a wonderful note for you and you enjoyed the Labor Day weekend! A surprise came my way ove...
Mike WardAug 28, 20181 minPre-game Routine?For many, we are almost on the eve of a new school year! An emotional time as preparations for a great first day are in full swing. In ...
Mike WardAug 21, 20181 minCan You Teach an Old Dog New Tricks? As you may or may not know, this starts the 26th year. Over these years I have accumulated a number of strategies that are effective, li...
Mike WardAug 12, 20182 minFaith or Fear?At times in my career, I have questioned my faith and feared that my efforts were not making the intended difference. Maybe you have too...
Mike WardAug 6, 20181 minThe Million Dollar Question?Me and my wife (4th grade teacher) were talking to a neighbor who mentioned a good resort that she believed we would like. Interestingly...
Mike WardJul 31, 20181 minSummer Excitement!Exciting week to come! Taking a break on the bathroom renovation to present at the 2018 - MEA Leadership Conference. Making Movies Mean...
Mike WardJul 24, 20181 minEver get the urge to start a home improvement project after dinner on a Sunday night?Teacher life:-) So, it has been a while in the making but last Sunday I just started ripping into a bathroom after dinner! Hammer Time! ...
Mike WardJul 17, 20182 minCooking With Kevin!Diving into more summer fun with another interesting teacher story! We spend some time every year on a lake in Northern Michigan with se...
Mike WardJul 9, 20181 minFeeling Good!So happy and grateful now that there is time to get so much done. By this time in the summer, I feel like most neglected activities from...
Mike WardJul 2, 20181 minHappy 4th!Wanted to wish you the very best on the 4th of July. I have a little holiday surprise to give you. Been meaning to share this trick for...
Mike WardJun 26, 20181 minStill Working?How has the first week of summer been? Let me tell you, I got my physical, teeth cleaned, skin checked, eyes examined and the car washed...
Mike WardJun 18, 20181 minSummer Fun!Room is all closed up for the year, all necessary material turned in, and the summer begins. As I drive away, thoughts, memories, and que...
Mike WardJun 11, 20182 minA Unique Benefit!Hello and happy last week to most! The end of the school year is a hectic and emotional time. Relationships built throughout the year c...
Mike WardJun 4, 20182 minTime Away Refreshes a New Day!I hope you enjoyed the Memorial Holiday. After some consideration, I decided not to post last Monday. Rather, I decided to really take ...
Mike WardMay 21, 20182 minMy Secret Safe Place! My Classroom:-) Seems to be a common pattern recognized in my experience and by my peers, the further one gets from their classroom the more one strays f...