In January of 2022, I began my journey of being a MSW Candidate through Saint Louis University. As an educator and leader, I have seen first-hand how mental health needs have grown substantially. In education, we often lack the mental health personnel and resources in order to best support the children we serve. I hope …
I am thrilled to share that this past weekend I graduated with my Doctorate degree in School Leadership, K-12! My cohort and I began our program two and half years ago, before COVID-19, and overcame all variables to get to this point. We had classes in person, hybrid, and virtual, all while conquering school leadership …
EXCITING NEWS!!! My new book, “The Confident School Leader: 7 Keys to Influence & Implement Change” is officially released. This has been a couple of years in the making and I am very proud of this work. Thank you, Routledge. This is the book I wish I had when I was first getting into leadership. …
As a middle school Assistant Principal years ago, I worked to create a Positive Office Referral template that really took off in our school. See more about the Positive Office Referral and how we utilized it here. It is one of my favorite things as a leader to do- To recognize the good and celebrating …
After YEARS of trying to buy a planner that would fit into my role as a Principal, I found zero good options. So, I made my own! Monthly goals, daily plans, inspiration, personal goals & more. If I should add this to my blog, with a blank template- Let me know! #SchoolLeaderLife pic.twitter.com/xjU22uqNGy — Kara …
My new book, “The Confident School Leader: 7 Keys to Influence & Implement Change” has been submitted! I am now working through the editing and publishing process with my incredible publishing company, Routledge. In the meantime, I wanted to give everyone my 1st sneak peak into my book with this quote above! I CANNOT WAIT …
First things first, you probably noticed my last name changed! I got married last month and am now Kara Knight- Yay!!!! It has been another busy, yet beautiful season of life. My time outside of school has consisted on the wedding planning, finishing my second book, and my doctorate classes. But, now that my wedding …
Hi all, This week I am presenting at the Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals Conference on my published book, “Unleash Talent: Bringing Out the Best in Yourself and the Learners You Serve.” Check it out here on Amazon or Barnes and Noble. During these pandemic times, we need to ensure we do not lose …
Free MAESP Resources for You & Your Staff- Unleash Your Talent! Read More »
What a year we have been navigating through! Each passing day I am reminded of how little control I have over the future. This is not to say that I have lost hope, or that you should. Instead, I have realized the great power that I have in the current moment. I see now that …
Back when I was hired as an Elementary Principal back in December, I imagined what my upcoming year would be like; Everything that I dreamed of was nothing close to the reality of what 2020 had in store for me or us. In March of this year, the new reality of what was to come …
Leading During a Crisis: Thoughts from a 1st Year Elementary Principal Read More »
