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Moments of Truth. Difficult, but worth it.

Posted on January 14, 2018Author adminPosted in LeadershipLeave a Reply

I am currently reading “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team” by Patrick Lencioni.  In the story, the new CEO of a tech company is put in a position to have to confront one of her team members.  While she was put in the position she resisted the temptation to confront the team member via email…

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How are you making students feel?

Posted on December 29, 2017Author adminPosted in Classroom, Leadership, School CultureLeave a Reply

As an attempt to change up how I am blogging and am starting to record videos on my thoughts.  I usually have plenty of time to record a 4-5 minute video while I am driving to and from the school.  I figured this would give me a more authentic posting and more frequent posting as…

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Failure is NOT an option! Or is it?

Posted on February 17, 2013Author adminPosted in Classroom, InstructionLeave a Reply

We put a great deal of emphasis on that our schools are failing and that our kids are not learning in schools today. It is true, the American education system is in a triage situation and needs to have attention placed the critical needs. Many parents and teachers are concerned with the fact that students…

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The Myth of the Super Teacher

Posted on February 17, 2013Author adminPosted in Classroom, Leadership, School CultureLeave a Reply

The Myth of the Super Teacher on Vimeo Roxanna Elden is a great speaker.  The message that she sends forth in this video is stellar.  I have not read her book as of yet but I intend to.  She is 100% correct when she says that all teachers need honesty, humor, and practical advice.  The…

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