• NO. This one word reflection could definitively be the end of this post, but I will elaborate… One of my teachers shared this article with [...]

  Should Principals Stop Visiting Classrooms?

  January 18, 2014
• 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
• If you are passionate about what you do all day everyday with and for kids, it is easy to feel constant pressure and stress; however, now feels [...]

  2014 Resolution: Tame Your To-Do List

  January 2, 2014
• 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

• As I continue to connect, learn, and grow, I have met some amazing educators.  I attended EdCamp Chicago this past October and had a career [...]

  Do kids have a voice? The power of choice

  December 7, 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