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Running to Jog My Thoughts

Tom Hierck Posted on February 10, 2014 by Tom HierckFebruary 10, 2014

I got home this weekend after a twenty-day road trip and was really looking forward to as much laziness as I could pack into the 28 hours I had in my house. I was reminded that I had agreed to … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Connections, Kids, Relationships

Seasons

Tom Hierck Posted on December 29, 2013 by Tom HierckSeptember 20, 2014

To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under the sun. This opening line from an oft-quoted section of Ecclesiastes is resonating with me at this time of the year. I’ve been away from a “regular” school … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Change, Connections

I Am the Future

Tom Hierck Posted on December 2, 2013 by Tom HierckSeptember 20, 2014

Being an educator is hard work. It is a profession driven by, and fueled by, passion. It demands the very best people, and the very best from those people. It requires change that reflects the changes all around us. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Connections, Future, Relationships

Dis-connect To Connect

Tom Hierck Posted on November 18, 2013 by Tom HierckNovember 18, 2013

One of my latest “bug bears” is the proliferation of people being plugged in. It seems to be at the detriment of their being connected to all that is going on around them. Many of you who know me also … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged 21st Century Skills, Connections, Relationships

Reflections Of A Road Trip

Tom Hierck Posted on November 2, 2013 by Tom HierckNovember 2, 2013

On the road again – Just can’t wait to get on the road again. I don’t think I can fully endorse the sentiments that Willie Nelson expressed in his hit single, and a recent three week road trip that covered … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Connections, Inspiration, Interactions

Leaving Yorkton on a High Note (Having a Great Day)

Tom Hierck Posted on May 23, 2013 by Tom HierckMay 23, 2013

I’m writing this as I sit in my hotel in Stockton having arrived a few minutes ago thereby completing the rare Yorkton-Stockton, same-day double. (As an aside I’d love to hear if anyone else has ever done that trip.) I … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Choices, Connections, Relationships

“Everything Looks Like a Failure in the Middle”

Tom Hierck Posted on February 12, 2013 by Tom HierckFebruary 12, 2013

I always struggled with the halfway point of the school year. It seemed like we were in that place where the early gains on our goals for the years happened so long ago and that the true fruits of our … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Completion, Connections, WHY

Learning From the Wisdom of Others

Tom Hierck Posted on January 29, 2013 by Tom HierckJanuary 29, 2013

I am writing this post as I fly from Denver to Birmingham and my next opportunity to work with colleagues. Denver was the site of Colloquy 2013, which is the event that HMH organizes for the team that does work … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Connections, Learning, Transformational

Something to Work On…

Tom Hierck Posted on January 13, 2013 by Tom HierckJanuary 13, 2013

“Be the change you want to see in others.” I have often used this Gandhi quote in presentations as it has a powerful message behind it. I have also tried to behave in accordance with the sentiments of the quote. … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Connections, Modelling, Relationships

My New Favorite Things

Tom Hierck Posted on December 28, 2012 by Tom HierckDecember 28, 2012

This Christmas has been my best ever and it’s not because of anything material that I received. It’s the best ever because of family. We had the pleasure of having our three kids, their partners, and our three grandkids with … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Christmas, Connections, Family

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