What Inspires You?
My wife and I took some time recently to go hiking in Sedona. It was an excellent few days of activity and relaxation. She took the photo above and asked me what inspired me. I gave the perfect husband answer … Continue reading →
My wife and I took some time recently to go hiking in Sedona. It was an excellent few days of activity and relaxation. She took the photo above and asked me what inspired me. I gave the perfect husband answer … Continue reading →
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” (but the best of time blew the worst of times completely out of the water!) This oft quoted line from Dickens (with my additional bracket) summarized my last … Continue reading →
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 →
Many of you who know me know I like to run. I run marathons and have completed over forty and have every intention to keep running two a year for as long as my body holds up. One of my … Continue reading →
When I get the opportunity to present on the topic of school culture and building relationships I often conclude with a personal story that ties together many of the concepts I’ve presented over the one or two days. I share … Continue reading →
This week I want to focus on the connections we make and the enduring aspects of our work that continue to shape positive outcomes for our students. As I was completing this post, the horrific events in Newtown, Connecticut unfolded … Continue reading →
I spent most of this past week in the United States and was working closely with a middle school staff in Texas. I really enjoy these opportunities as I feel it really adds to my knowledge base and also serves … Continue reading →
This last week has provided opportunities to learn from educators that I have admired for a number of years. The week on the road (Atlanta and Winnipeg) was great in terms of the chance to present and interact with colleagues … Continue reading →
I know some of you will have completed your Spring Break already while others may be in the midst of it. I hope all of you were able to use the time away as a period of renewal and re-charging … Continue reading →