This section includes real-life stories from school districts in Stories from the Field.
Principals describe how they handled some challenging situation, how some policy that was in place actually worked, and the lessons learned from dealing with a Sticky Issue.
Also, an occasional Conversation with colleagues about pertinent issues or exemplary programs in their school district will be offered.
A new feature in this section: an Advice column by veteran school administrators.
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Write for The Principal’s Office
Education works best when it is collaborative. The Editorial Board looks forward to receiving contributions from principals each month—there are many viewpoints to share.
Do you have a story to share or a topic you would like to write up and submit for Stories from the Field, Sticky Issues, or Develop Your Staff? Would you like to write reviews for Professional Readings, submit tips for Tip of the Month, provide practical advice for school and classroom management for the Toolbox, or suggest interview subjects for A Conversation with.? Send a brief narrative or short note about your idea to principal@osu.edu.
Stories from the Field
Making Customized Education a Reality. more >
Sticky Issues
Crisis "Drill": does your staff know what to do when an intruder enters the building? more >
A Conversation with…
Joann Hipsher on positive communication. more >
Need Advice?
Theresa Kucsma has a suggestion for developing next year’s class lists. more >
2008-09 contributors
The Editorial Board wishes to thank the following K-12 and university administrators and teachers who have contributed articles to the Principal’s Office in 2008-09. We look forward to ongoing collaborations with them and encourage all school leaders to share their experiences and ideas with Principal’s Office in 2009-10.
- Larry Black, principal, Toledo Public Schools
- Kathy Cameron, P-12 Project staff and doctoral candidate, The Ohio State Universityv
- Tisha Green Rinker, school programs manager, Connections Academy
- Mark Hershiser, chief of community relations, Westerville City Schools
- Joann Hipsher, retired principal, Mansfield City Schools
- Jenny Hooie, chief instructional officer, Tri Rivers Educational Computer Association
- Golden Jackson, program director, Service-Learning Initiative, The Ohio State University
- Laura Kraus, associate director, Economic Access Initiative, The Ohio State University
- Theresa Kucsma, retired principal, South-Western City Schools
- Dusty Miller, assistant principal, Dublin City Schools
- Brad Mitchell, director, Battelle-Ohio State STEM Education and Economic Development Engagement
- Andrew Moore, technology education lead, New Albany-Plain Local Schools
- Christine Murakami, Upper School technology information specialist, Columbus School for Girls
- Nancy Nestor-Baker, director, The P-12 Project, The Ohio State University
- Christine Pankey educational consultant and retired principal, Lorain City Schools
- Joan Platz, League of Women Voters
- Sue Ritzler, Partner Support Services, Tri Rivers Educational Computer Association
- Joy Rose, educational consultant and retired principal, Westerville City Schools
- Doreen Uhas Sauer, project director, “History Speaks: Not Just Words on Paper,” a Teaching American History grant partnership in Columbus City Schools with Ohio Historical Society Archives and Ashland University
