• It takes a lot from us educators to provide our kids, communities, and each other with the learning experiences we deserve. Two qualities that [...]

  Reflect with Humility

  January 6, 2014
• Are you your students’ (and families’) favorite teacher?  You have every opportunity to be. I attended the PBIS Summer Leadership [...]

  3,000

  December 17, 2013
• Most school districts claim to want to move from good to great, become world class, become a 21st century district, or fill in the slogan [...]

  Are You a Leader or Manager?

  December 11, 2013
• I had an invigorating conversation with a colleague yesterday.  Upon reflection, I realized it was because the tone, words, and content of the [...]

  Limits for Kids: Do we define them or inspire beyond them?

  December 3, 2013

• Embarrassing but true, the above cartoon is not far off from many evaluation experiences.  That is one way it can be done; I propose another, [...]

  Evaluation in 2 Simple Steps

  November 29, 2013
• On this Thanksgiving Day I am thankful for many things.  One of those is that I get paid to do what I love: teach kids.  Some people choose a [...]

  What if I could do THAT??

  November 28, 2013