Cherish PipkinsPreventative MeasuresIn between visits to the dentist, we take daily measures to maintain oral health. Most responsible individuals floss and brush their teeth…Mar 14, 2022Mar 14, 2022
Cherish PipkinsTrick or TreatWhen my eldest daughter was in her tweens, she went through a “sassy” phase- saying little comments to cut her sister and was borderline…Oct 4, 20212Oct 4, 20212
Cherish PipkinsMy Work IdentityMy campus recently hosted a FUNdraiser at a local skating rink. The music was loud and the energy was high, creating an invisible yet…Mar 4, 2019Mar 4, 2019
Cherish PipkinsI Am a PrincipalIn the past seven months, I have held four different titles. Summer 2018 was my season of transition. My title changed from Assistant…Jan 21, 2019Jan 21, 2019
Cherish PipkinsCulture is KingSeveral years ago, I was looking to change school districts. As my interview concluded, the panel asked if I had questions. I eagerly asked…Aug 2, 2018Aug 2, 2018
Cherish PipkinsSitting on Gems: Why More Educators Don’t ShareI started teaching in 2006. At that time, I had a regular cell phone, you know, one that simply made calls. Text messages were a bonus, due…Jul 11, 2018Jul 11, 2018
Cherish PipkinsThe Power of a Good ReadIn 2013, I was the proud teacher of a great group of kids, who also happened to be reluctant readers. My fourth graders enjoyed class; it…Jun 21, 2018Jun 21, 2018
Cherish PipkinsCamp Gladiator: A Perfect Model of an Effective ClassroomI ran track and played volleyball from middle school through high school. As a college co-ed, I played defense on an intramural flag…Jun 14, 2018Jun 14, 2018
Cherish PipkinsLessons Learned after my First Year as an APThursday, May 31 was our students’ final day of the 2017–2018 school year. This steamy afternoon also marked the final days of my first…Jun 7, 20181Jun 7, 20181
