Let’s flashback to mid-March of this year: I was leaving my building for Spring Break, I had no idea that I would not be returning the rest of the year. None of us did. We as school leaders, teachers, and staff are on the same boat: We did not get to end the school year …
Recently, I was invited to take part in a podcast with one of my administrative colleagues in the Rockwood School District, Mike Anselmo. He is the Principal of Selvidge Middle School, producer of “Mike’s On!” Podcast, and an all-around dynamic and phenomenal person and leader. During this interview, I had an amazing conversation with Mike …
During these uncharted territories that are growing in our world, many people are feeling fearful, anxious, and unqualified– and rightfully so. How do we help ourselves and one another get through such a huge pandemic as this? It’s a lot to think about and process all at once. We are absolutely flooded with news posts …
Guys, it has been since August since I wrote a blog post. I am just letting that sink in right now. Wow; How time flies! My goal was to blog every two weeks this year. I have definitely not met my goal, but you know what, that’s okay. I am giving myself grace, because like …
Recently, while I was on Instagram, I saw this incredible image from the @biglifejournal that my sister-in-law posted, who is an outstanding Mom to an adorable and hilariously stubborn toddler named Westin- who also happens to be the love of my life, too. Although my sister-in-law posted this quote with the idea of how it …
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This summer starts my third year as an Assistant Principal in my building. Each summer I take a long hard look at how I can evolve my space to better support my students, while also making it a space I enjoy to enter as well. After the school day ends, I spend a lot of …
Assistant Principal Office Tour- Check-out my Space! Read More »
Next week, I will be 31 years old. This past year of all the years I have lived so far has definitely been the most challenging so far. With all of that experience, I have continued to gain more wisdom and insight through every mountain I have climbed. I am new. I am evolved. I …
This marks my first post in my new blog, new website at drkaraknight.com this will replace my previous blog at karaknollmeyer.com I also have updated my Twitter handle to @karareflects. I have been dreaming about this for a while. I finally put it into action this summer. I have wanted to change my branding; I …
New URL. New Branding. Still Awesomeness, but 2.0. Read More »
Recently, I received an email from one my awesome readers of this blog asking what advice I had for teachers who were aspiring to be assistant principals. He specifically asked: • Do you have any advice for a current teacher looking to make the move to the assistant principal? As a teacher, what can I …
Advice to Teachers Who Want to Make the Move to Leadership Read More »
Throughout life, we are all searching for who we are and why we matter. Whether we are an educator, a student, or a human being. When we are young, we are told that when we grow older and have our own jobs and careers, we will then be able to do what we want. We …
