Guest Thinkers — February 16, 2011

Heading to Vermont

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Inspired by Cory Plough’s post about his meetup and presentation with Kelly Dumont, I’m going to try and do a better job of letting people know when I might be in their area…

Today I’m flying East to facilitate the three-day technology leadership strand at the Vermont Principals’ Association’s Annual Leadership Academy. I’ll be there through Thursday morning. If anyone’s in the vicinity of Mt. Snow, Vermont, let me know!

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