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LeadershipJanuary 14, 2018June 30, 2018

Moments of Truth. Difficult, but worth it.

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 haveContinue readingMoments of Truth. Difficult, but worth it.

Classroom, Leadership, School CultureDecember 29, 2017June 30, 2018

How are you making students feel?

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 minuteContinue readingHow are you making students feel?

Classroom, InstructionFebruary 17, 2013June 30, 2018

Failure is NOT an option! Or is it?

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 systemContinue readingFailure is NOT an option! Or is it?

Classroom, Leadership, School CultureFebruary 17, 2013June 30, 2018

The Myth of the Super Teacher

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 herContinue readingThe Myth of the Super Teacher