Combating Culture Shock with Strong Support Systems
Before heading off to college, I had heard that some students experienced a sense of culture shock when they arrived at college. I read about
April 24, 2017
Category: Self Awareness
The Power of an Apology
My students regularly teach me about the power of an apology. Most recently, it came up with while I was monitoring hallways at school yesterday.
March 20, 2017
Never Forget to Take Time for Yourself
I am currently in the midst of my spring break, and am proud to say I haven’t done any work for school! Too often have
March 15, 2017
Sell Yourself By Telling Your Story
When I was helping some seniors with their personal statements this year, I realized they were missing key elements from in them. They either had
March 6, 2017
Crafting Your Personal Narrative
“My name is Oscar Romano. I was born and raised in Cliffside Park, NJ. I was Valedictorian and graduated from Harvard University.” This personal narrative
February 27, 2017
The Truth Behind Your Gut Feeling
While reading Malcom Gladwell’s book Blink1, I discovered that my gut feeling was more than just a random occurrence. It wasn’t the baseless sensation I
February 21, 2017
Learning from Failure as a New Leader
When I first stepped into an administrative role, I thought I had to have all the answers and couldn’t be wrong. “I’m in this position
February 7, 2017
Transform Ideas Into Action
Have you ever had a great idea that didn’t go anywhere? That’s been my experience on many occasions. I didn’t always transform ideas into action.
January 10, 2017
Evaluating Your Relationships
When leading others, it’s important to be aware of the effect you are having on them and the status of your relationships with each one
December 27, 2016
Succession Planning: Preparing Others for a Future Without You
This year, I’m in a unique position where I am coaching two individuals who will essentially be taking over my role when I leave our
December 19, 2016