Living and Learning in Central Oregon

July 31st 2008 – Happy Birthday to me!

Today I turned 43. To celebrate my birthday I rode my bike down to the river, went for a run and then worked out at the gym – just my way of proving to myself that I am not old. There aren’t many things better than running along the Deschutes river. It is awesome and so is the city of Bend, Oregon. So here I am, 43, one year older and ready to take on a new position in a new district. For the past 5 years I have worked 14 miles north in Redmond. I
enjoyed my time in Redmond and take away some great memories and some
wonderful experiences. The teachers and administrators there are
wonderful people. But change happens and I am looking forward to
working in the district where I live, where my kids attend school, and where my wife teaches. As the principal of Buckingham Elementary I am in a position to help keep my school district strong and help make Bend one of the best places to live – my little contribution to society. I feel a little bit of pressure to perform but that’s because I care about what I do and want to my new school to be the best it can be.

Tomorrow is my first real day in the district – wish me luck. Stay tuned for updates on how my year is progressing.

Ciao!