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Gratitude Changes Everything!
I am so happy and grateful now that I can continue to inspire, coach, and encourage great minds that will shape our future. My days start...

Mike Ward
Nov 5, 20181 min read
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A Shot in the Arm and Better Than a Flu Shot!
It’s that time of year again! Time for a shot in the arm, but this shot is much better than a flu shot! The first projects are starting...

Mike Ward
Oct 29, 20182 min read
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For the Sake of Progress!
If I could give you a great unit to use, would you use it? The class, grade, or content does not matter. It is magic! Or, might you...

Mike Ward
Oct 22, 20181 min read
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Goal or Goals
This past summer I attended a leadership conference sponsored by the MEA. I was very impressed with some information that was presented...

Mike Ward
Oct 15, 20182 min read
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Where 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...

Mike Ward
Oct 8, 20181 min read
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Can 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 Ward
Oct 1, 20182 min read
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Homecoming!
It is Homecoming time at Clintondale this week. All part of the traditional high school experience that schools provide for a lot of...

Mike Ward
Sep 24, 20181 min read
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Are 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 Ward
Sep 17, 20182 min read
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My 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...

Mike Ward
Sep 10, 20181 min read
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Pre-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 Ward
Aug 27, 20181 min read
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Can 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,...

Mike Ward
Aug 20, 20181 min read
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Faith 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...

Mike Ward
Aug 12, 20182 min read
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The 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. ...

Mike Ward
Aug 5, 20181 min read
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Summer Excitement!
Exciting week to come! Taking a break on the bathroom renovation to present at the 2018 - MEA Leadership Conference. Making Movies...

Mike Ward
Jul 30, 20181 min read
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Ever 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 Ward
Jul 23, 20181 min read
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Cooking 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...

Mike Ward
Jul 16, 20182 min read
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Feeling 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 Ward
Jul 9, 20181 min read
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Happy 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 Ward
Jul 2, 20181 min read
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Still 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...

Mike Ward
Jun 25, 20181 min read
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Summer 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...

Mike Ward
Jun 18, 20181 min read
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