James P. Willis II

Articles by James P. Willis II

  • Tangible Affirmation: Supporting School Administrators in the Trenches

    Tangible Affirmation: Supporting School Administrators in the Trenches

    A recent study titled “Principal Turnover: Insights From Current Principals” highlighted five main reasons why principals leave their schools. According to researchers Levin, Bradley, and Scott (2019), reasons included “inadequate preparation and professional development, poor working conditions, insufficient salaries, lack of decision-making authority, and ineffective accountability policies.” Although this was a national study surveying secondary…

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  • SoCal Adventist Robotics League 2017 Focuses on “Animal Allies”

    SoCal Adventist Robotics League 2017 Focuses on “Animal Allies”

    The excited buzz of youthful voices grew louder and louder in the crisp early morning air of March 13, 2017.  Twenty-five teams gathered for the annual SoCal Adventist Robotics League Challenge tournament. Hosted by the Southern California Conference Office of Education, the tournament was held at the Los Angeles Adventist Academy (LAAA) campus. “We were…

    James P. Willis II