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The coming school year will be my 30th in public education. It hardly seems possible, but I’ve double checked the math. It’s been an extraordinary journey so far, and I am beyond grateful for the wonderful experiences and opportunities that have been afforded me. Inspired by my friend and colleague Chris Kennedy, who is well known for posting lists on his Culture of Yes blog, I have decided to commemorate the occasion by posting a list of my own. Over the past couple of weeks, I spent some time reflecting on my career with the aim of trying to distill 30 of the most essential lessons I’ve learned along the way. The themes, naturally, will skew toward leadership, learning, and public education. As with all lists, mine is far from perfect, but after three decades, these are the ones that stand out.
They say that experience is a great teacher. Reflecting back, I have a renewed appreciation for the path I've been able to travel professionally. Many wonderful people have helped along the way. That said, a good number of these lessons were learned the hard way. I've made my share of mistakes. But I know that's how we learn. And believe me when I tell you, I'm still learning.