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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
May 11, 20181 min read
Why STEAM Needs to Take a Front Seat to STEM
The term STEAM has been pretty consistently bantered around for years as a replacement to STEM. Are the educational acronyms driving you...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
May 2, 20182 min read
Need a Mentor?
Are you looking for a mentor? Look no further (no, I'm not offering my services but I am offering some tips). Over the years I've had...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Apr 26, 20182 min read
Likeable Leadership
As a female leader, I've struggled with the same issue that many others before me have - how important is it to be likeable? How...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Apr 19, 20182 min read
Even Google Comes Up With One Word - Trust
Yes, I'm akin to googling what I need to find. But I was a little surprised last week when I ran across an article about what Google...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Apr 13, 20182 min read
Using Daskal's "The Leadership Gap"
Fortunate (or unfortunate, depending on perspective) for my staff, I attended the ACSA Women's Leadership Conference in Redondo Beach in...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Apr 6, 20184 min read
Becoming a More Mindful Leader
At a time of smart phones, smart watches, always-on round-the-clock atmosphere, and immediate access to just about everyone and...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Apr 3, 20182 min read
The Secret Sauce for Parent Engagement
We know its hard...and perhaps even harder with the new California Dashboard. Not only do we have to encourage more parent engagement,...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Mar 31, 20187 min read
10 Leadership Challenges of 2018
If you ask educators about the challenges they anticipate for 2018, you’re likely to get a range of perspectives. However, when those are...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Feb 28, 20182 min read
Screen Time - Where Does a Parent Start?
Much has been reported in the last couple of months in regards to young people and screen time, especially for teenagers. The debate...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Feb 19, 20181 min read
Kids Today - A Little More on the Tech Front
Students are coming to school, armed with the latest and greatest in technology. But...not all students have access. And based on what...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Feb 9, 20182 min read
Padlet for School Leadership
Ever used Padlet? If the answer is no, think again. Padlet is an easy but effective approach to collecting, displaying and sharing...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Jan 16, 20181 min read
A Few Tips on Gratitude
As we head into 2018, have you made a resolution? Okay...let's just call it a goal. Have you set any goals? If not, why not consider...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Dec 22, 20171 min read
Anyone CAN Change the World
Inspiring a new generation isn't easy work. But their energy and excitement for having an impact is something that shouldn't be ruled...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Nov 14, 20173 min read
Communicating with Parents
Oh, how the times have changed. I remember when I was a first year principal. Every Friday, I’d send home a flyer with all of the school...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Nov 7, 20172 min read
"I Feel Sorry For Your Kids"
Not too long ago, I spoke at a conference and the topic of "balancing work and being a mom" was asked. And I was honest. On any given...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Sep 29, 20172 min read
What Did You Let Go Of That Changed Your Life?
I recently happened upon an article that had a very similar prompt....and it made me think. Really think. I read the comments from those...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Sep 6, 20171 min read
Telling Our Stories
It has long been told that the power of our voice is often found in our stories. Stories of leadership. Stories of overcoming challenges....
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Jun 9, 20171 min read
What is your WHY?
This year, ACSA spent some time reflecting on the work we do. One of the more reflective parts of our time together was spent focusing on...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Jun 5, 20171 min read
A Difference When Led By Women?
Are companies different when led by women? Are school districts? The Wall Street Journal recently reported that leadership teams...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Feb 18, 20172 min read
The Teacher Shortage…What to do? What to do?
Here in California, not all school districts started the 2016/17 school year in rare form. Oakland Unified had some 400 vacant teaching...
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