Jen Robinson, Author at STORIES FROM SCHOOL AZ

National Board Renewal

February 23, 2013Jen Robinson Education, National Board Certification

I became a National Board Certified Teacher on November 19, 2004. At that time I was a kindergarten teacher and quite frankly I thought I would always be a classroom teacher. I had no idea the journey of accomplished teaching

Reflecting on an old blog

February 1, 2013Jen Robinson Education, Mentoring, Sports

Are You a Difference Maker? With the Super Bowl just a few days away I have been reflecting on my year. Wondering if I have been a difference maker for students, teachers, staff and parents. Several years ago I posted

School Happens

January 14, 2013Jen Robinson Uncategorized

We are now just over halfway through the school year and I realize no matter what we try to do, school happens. Although we mindfully schedule monthly fire drills to minimize disruptions, we have no control over those days that

Time to Move On

December 12, 2012Jen Robinson Uncategorized

I’ll be honest I am in disbelief that it is December. How can it be that the second quarter is quickly coming to a close? How is it possible that the first semester is finished? For that matter where did

Thankful for…

November 24, 2012Jen Robinson Education, Elementary

This time of the year, I think about things I am thankful for. As a principal, my list is a bit different than as a teacher. I am thankful for our custodial staff; who keep the building and grounds clean

Hide-n-Seek

November 2, 2012Jen Robinson Education, Elementary

As I enter my rookie year as an elementary principal, I find myself going back to the song “For You.” by the Barenaked Ladies. The line that stands out, “If I hide myself wherever I go, I am ever really

Trust

September 26, 2012Jen Robinson Uncategorized

“There is one thing that is common to every individual, relationship, team, family, organization, nation, economy, and civilization through out the world-one thing which, if removed, will destroy the most powerful government. The most successful business, the most thriving economy,

The Weight

September 6, 2012Jen Robinson Current Affairs, Education

The reality of day ten leaves a heavy weight. A feeling I have not felt before. To help you better understand let me take you back to that day. Driving home from work, I received a phone call from the

The First Day

August 18, 2012Jen Robinson Education, Elementary

As a new principal, the night before the first day with kids was just like being a new teacher all over again. I tossed and turned all night. I rehearsed the day over and over in my mind. I was