Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Peony Care and Growing Tips

Peony Image:pexels.com
Peony Image:pexels.com
Diversely experienced school administrator Nichole Thiel has fostered leadership and study skills in high school students through her work as a career and technical education teacher. Away from her current work as a certified dementia care provider, Nichole Thiel enjoys gardening and tending to her peonies.

Brightly colored peonies are popular among gardeners due to their hardiness and longevity. If cared for properly, a peony plant can live for more than a century. Hundreds of peony types are available, including shrub-like and hybrid varieties. 

Peonies are generally low maintenance, and they do best in cool to moderately warm growing conditions. The perennials should be planted outdoors six weeks before the first frost in a location that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight a day. Gardeners should add a thick layer of compost around the base of the plant once a year to enrich the soil. Flowers usually appear abundantly in the third year, and dead blossoms must be routinely pruned. 

Peonies are susceptible to sagging due to the weight of their blooms. To avoid this, gardeners can introduce metal support rings and frames early in the plant’s growing cycle.

Sunday, April 7, 2019

The Process of Parrot Rescue and Adoption


Idaho resident Nichole Thiel has extensive experience in multiple aspects of the state's public and private education system, including student support, administration, and athletics. Outside of her work, Nichole Thiel maintains a strong interest in animal rescue and adoption, especially for parrots and other exotic birds. 

Parrots are sensitive, sociable animals that require special care. Unfortunately, some untrained parrot owners may find themselves overwhelmed by the bird’s needs or financially unable to pay for the upkeep. Taking a parrot to a rescue center that specializes in parrot health and behavior is important. There, the bird can receive the attention and care it needs before it is adopted.

Most parrot rescues have a mandatory pre-adoption program to ensure that new parrot owners are equipped to care for the bird and pay for its expenses. Since many parrots do not adapt well to overly-active or noisy surroundings, the home environment is also inspected for suitability. If the person and the parrot are found to be a match, the new owner may sign an adoption agreement and promise to provide the bird with excellent care.

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Project Leadership Helps Administrators Hone Essential Skills


An experienced educator and administrator, Nichole Thiel earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Idaho. To supplement her leadership training, Nichole Thiel attended a three-year program called Project Leadership.

Sponsored by the Idaho Association of School Administrators (IASA), Project Leadership provides intensive training for persons serving in administrative roles. The academy provides participants with valuable opportunities for collaboration and learning. 

Project Leadership examines several topics throughout the course, including leadership styles, team development, communication skills, conflict management, legal issues, and technology. The program has been offered for more than 25 years and has trained more than 500 graduates.

The training is an essential component of IASA, an organization that provides leaders with the skills and support they need to run their schools effectively. In addition to professional development opportunities, IASA provides a legislative voice for educators in Idaho and recognizes administrators who have served their districts with excellence.