Michael Portas

Educator, father, husband, Patriots/Red Sox/Celtics/Whalers/Villanova/Pearl Jam/Ithaca football fan. Avid reader, writer, listener & runner. Tweets are my own.

[Michael Portas @MichaelPortas]

We thank and recognize our school nurses on National School Nurse Day today. These outstanding professionals answered the twin callings of being health care providers and educators in taking care of our students, staff and families. #NockNation #PeqPantherPride #SND2026

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Imagine playing outdoor Ping Pong blindfolded on ice in a hurricane while holding a crystal vase & balancing a plate on your head w/tiny dogs nipping your ankles & doing calculus w/Slayer blaring at 11. That’s the 1st hour of a principal’s day in May #NationalPrincipalsDay
@NJPSA

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A special thank you today to the administrative professionals who keep our school district running. We appreciate your hard work and presence - enjoy your day! #AdminProfessionalsDay #PeqPantherPride #NockNation @panthertownNJ

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Much appreciation for the @jerseymikes in Lincoln Park, NJ for supporting our high school home & school association's fundraiser, and allowing Principal @richhayzler and me to get behind the counter to help. #NockNation @panthertownNJ

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Happy Paraprofessionals Appreciation Day to all who help support our students and teachers not only in Pequannock, but also in districts across the nation. Your teamwork and contributions are appreciated! #PeqPantherPride #NockNation @NancyPortas

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Inspired by my recent experience writing for School Administrator magazine from #AASA, I am pushing out a blog post with writing tips to support educational leaders. Hopefully the content proves useful. Enjoy! https://t.co/CsDOY43wPE

[Michael Portas @MichaelPortas]

Impressive opening session this morning at #NCE2026 — packed room at 8:00 for Crafting Your Brand Story and with good reason. Great personal & professional learning!

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@czako_d52798 Displaced New Englander in North Jersey rooting for a 7th hat for the collection. Let’s go Pats!

[Michael Portas @MichaelPortas]

Happy National School Counseling Week to our outstanding team of counselors and their colleagues across the country. We appreciate your support of our students as they navigate a wide range of challenges and decisions. #NSCW26 #NockNation #PeqPantherPride

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Excited to share my article "Managing the Message: Email Survival" (p13 of the flipbook) from this month's edition of School Administrator magazine. Hopefully the strategies help colleagues with our steady stream of communication. Enjoy! #AASAMag
https://t.co/0nvBxPrPrd

[Michael Portas @MichaelPortas]

⁦@PVPantherPride⁩ had a great first day today that helped set the tone for a successful year to follow. Keep the positive momentum going! #NockNation #PeqPantherPride

[Michael Portas @MichaelPortas]

Our students came to North Boulevard ready to learn and our staff certainly delivered for an outstanding first day. Looking forward to a great Day 2 tomorrow! #NockNation #PeqPantherPride

[Michael Portas @MichaelPortas]

A fun first day at ⁦@SJGPride⁩ — but isn’t every day fun at SJG? Great to see our students and staff getting into some outstanding learning routines on Day 1! #NockNation #PeqPantherPride

[Michael Portas @MichaelPortas]

Gorgeous first day at Hillview! Wonderful to see our students, families and staff back at it for another great school year #NockNation #PeqPantherPride

[Michael Portas @MichaelPortas]

Beautiful day for a first day at ⁦@pthsnation⁩ —great to see our staff and students back in the building for an exciting school year! #NockNation #PeqPantherPride

[Michael Portas @MichaelPortas]

Less than a week until we welcome our students back to school! Looking forward to a strong start to another great school year. See you soon! #NockNation #PeqPantherPride

[Michael Portas @MichaelPortas]

Happy to share my latest blog, which focuses on how we can be Merchants of Joy in our respective fields. This one takes its inspiration from elementary school teachers & is hopefully relevant across all fields. Enjoy!
https://t.co/IBnwhntRSC

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Thank you to the @Sept11Memorial for an incredible day of learning, inspiration and reflection for NJ educators today. Your work to honor the legacies of the victims, survivors and all who were impacted is important and appreciated. #NeverForget911

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A recent beach vacation inspired a realization of the importance of affording people the opportunity to learn and grow by doing, even if the initial outcomes aren't so great. Enjoy! https://t.co/2pVmupQE3w

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@TomCaron But they do have Wong (0 RBI this year) and Grissom (AAA) along with the ghosts of Alex Verdugo & Jeter Downs. The new guys should fit in just fine.