Author Archives: Andrea Bumbrey

Be a Blessing

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Andrea Bumbrey | Permalink 0

On Saturday morning,  I woke up somewhere between 2:00 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. I looked up and noticed the t.v. still on with Joel Olsteen peering at me. Although it was late and I needed to get up for church, I decided not to push the power button. Listening to the message, I soon grasped [...]
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Cursive Writing-SOL 3.8

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Andrea Bumbrey | Permalink 0

Over the past year, I have read several articles and heard news stories on the topic of cursive writing in elementary schools. With federal requirements for students being proficient in reading and math, do schools still include cursive writing in their curriculum? When reviewing the Writing Common Core Standards, I did not see any reference [...]
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Student Discipline/Behavior

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Andrea Bumbrey | Permalink 1

As an assistant principal, one of my most time-consuming responsibilites is student discipline. Ironically, it is my least favorite task. I cannot count the number of times I have heard an adult say “hear comes Mrs. Bumbrey or do you want to go see Mrs. Bumbrey?”.  Although I am usually successful with persuading most students to comply with their teachers [...]
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Educational Websites

Snow Days

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Andrea Bumbrey | Permalink 0

Where’s the snow?? We have been trying to keep warm for the last week and a half with temperatures hovering around 20 degrees. Recently, some of us were wearing our pajamas inside out, praying to snow buddhas, and doing snow dances. And why? For a snow day that MOST of us enjoy. Whether it is for a [...]
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Best Books For…..

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Andrea Bumbrey | Permalink 0

How many times have you perused the internet to find books that would assist you as a school leader? The hunt is over.  The website Education World: The Educators’s Best Friend has a compilation of  ”Best Books”.  Some books may be familiar to you, others could be placed on your list of “must reads”.  Whether you are trying to address [...]
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Educational Websites

Reaffirming 5 Minutes

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Andrea Bumbrey | Permalink 0

Tammy Hanna was recognized by Women Education Leaders in Virginia. In her interview, she was asked “If you could be heard by legislators and parents throughout Virginia, what would you share regarding students and learning?” Tammy’s response was “I would shout out that our teachers are working hard even through extensive budget cuts and increased [...]
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Congratulations

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Andrea Bumbrey | Permalink 0

Women Education Leaders in Virginia (WELV) periodically spotlights female educators that make a difference each day. In their 2013 winter newsletter, one of our colleagues was recognized. As a member of the Fredericksburg Cohort, I am proud to congratulate Tammy Hanna. Tammy is an assistant principal at Brooke Point Middle School and a WELV regional [...]
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Do You Know Their “Story”?

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Andrea Bumbrey | Permalink 0

Everyday, I come in contact with over 650 adults and students. Each of them come to school on daily basis with varying emotions. Those emotions are exhibited by such things as smiles, laughter, frowns, or anger. Any of those emotions can be a mask for the “story” in a person’s life. To be a better leader, I need [...]
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Home/School Partnerships

To Take the Money or Not to Take the Money?

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Andrea Bumbrey | Permalink 1

Imagine you are traveling home from work and bouncing to your favorite song on the radio…. Suddenly, you notice paper resembling money swirling in the air and laying on the road. Hmm!!! Maybe money does grow on trees and all these years your parents were wrong.  The cash is falling in denominations from 1s to 50s. Do you [...]
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Ethical Dilemma

Decision Making-Legal Perspective

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Andrea Bumbrey | Permalink 0

Decision making has always been a part of my job as an administrator. After completing our class Frameworks for Decision-making:  Legal Perspectives, I am more aware of how policy should drive our decisions. Recently a student transferred to our division. We questioned how we should follow through with the specific dilemma during the enrollment. My [...]
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