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Through a Child’s Eyes… It Was the Best Day Ever

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Chris Wejr

As a parent of twin four-year-olds and a principal of an elementary school, there are times when I look back with disappointment in the way I responded impatiently or somewhat disrespectfully to my kids and/or students. As I lay calmly… Continue Reading →

Moral Stewardship, Personal, Relational Leadership moments, parenting, perspective
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Missing the Moments By Trying to Capture the Moments

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Chris Wejr

I noticed Apple’s advertisement for the latest iPhone, titled “Misunderstood”, being shared through social media with some positive comments.  It shows a boy that appears to be deeply distracted with his phone while the rest of his family travels, hugs,… Continue Reading →

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Be There… Really?

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Chris Wejr

Be there.  Two simple words that are so powerful.  Posts by Connected Principals colleagues Lyn Hilt and Dave Meister got me thinking about this once again.  With so many distractions in our lives (for me – Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Email,… Continue Reading →

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