DACA Recipients Deserve To Be Here
As our worst fears around the fate of DACA recipients come closer to becoming reality, I find myself baffled that there are so many in
September 25, 2017
Category: Leadership
If You Went to Harvard, Why Are You Here?
“Did you really go to Harvard?” “Why would you choose to work in a school?” “Why didn’t you do something that would make you more
May 8, 2017
Our Students Need Access to Diverse Role Models
Growing up, my parents constantly told me that I needed to work hard in school so that I could go to college. I knew what
April 17, 2017
Diversity in Leadership Matters: Childhood Lessons
We absolutely need diversity in leadership. Recruitment and cultivation of these leaders should be a priority for organizations that don’t already have it. Over the
April 10, 2017
Give Others the Celebrations and Recognition they Deserve
You should always aim to give others the celebrations and recognition they deserve. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard staff members say,
March 27, 2017
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
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
Influencing the Subconscious Minds of Those Around You
What if I said you have the power to affect others’ behavior without them knowing? This isn’t based off a work of fiction, as there
February 14, 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