Five Keys to Being a Successful Teacher

Mary Ann Skipper 2012 Leadership Tips

Now that school is in full gear many of us focus on the teachers educating our kids or look back…

Labor Day Reflections

Mary Ann Skipper 2012 Leadership Tips

Today is a day when most of us take a break from work. It is good to have a formal…

What Did Neil Armstrong and Michael Jackson Have in Common?

Mary Ann Skipper 2012 Leadership Tips

Neil Armstrong and Michael Jackson both initiated a moon walk. Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, died…

Back to School

Mary Ann Skipper 2012 Leadership Tips

Students are going back to school now. It can be both exciting and anxiety producing (for parents and children). The…

Enjoying the Ride

Mary Ann Skipper 2012 Leadership Tips

On Saturday I rode 50 miles in a bicycle ride in Columbus to raise money for cancer research. It is…

Swimming Lessons

Mary Ann Skipper 2012 Leadership Tips

Michael Phelps continued to make Olympic history over the weekend by winning his 22nd medal; the most any Olympian has…

Develop Your Inner Olympian

Mary Ann Skipper 2012 Leadership Tips

The Olympics are in full gear. Watching the athletes is inspiring. There are three characteristics that they all have in…

Playing with Purpose

Mary Ann Skipper 2012 Leadership Tips

Friday night we saw the Columbus Jazz Orchestra do a tribute to Ray Charles. The pianist in the band had…

Olympics in Your Mind

Mary Ann Skipper 2012 Leadership Tips

The Olympic trials have ended and the games will begin soon. The athletes train for years to be good enough…

Freedom from Forgiveness

Mary Ann Skipper 2012 Leadership Tips

In celebrating the 4th of July this past week I have thought a lot about freedom. Freedom is having the…