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Familiarity Breeds Content

Tom Hierck Posted on August 12, 2018 by Tom HierckAugust 12, 2018

In a recent professional learning session I was leading with colleagues the discussion turned to the years of service educators in the room had accrued. I framed the questions as: How many of you have been in school most of … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Familiarity, Positive School Culture, Students, Success

Can We Agree That All Means ALL?

Tom Hierck Posted on February 16, 2015 by Tom HierckFebruary 16, 2015

I attended the recent Title 1 conference in Salt Lake City and was pleased to sit alongside Chris Weber and Shane Templeton on a panel facilitated by Lissa Pijanowski to talk about our work and reference the RTI Roadmap that … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged All, Relationships, Success

Perfect is the Enemy of Progress

Tom Hierck Posted on August 6, 2014 by Tom HierckAugust 6, 2014

Many of you are familiar with the work of Jim Collins and one of his quotes that “good is the enemy of great”. Last week Chris Weber (@Chi_educate) and I were talking about a new writing project, and reflecting on … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Plans, Progress, Success

What Inspires You?

Tom Hierck Posted on April 18, 2014 by Tom HierckApril 18, 2014

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 →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Inspiration, Relationships, Success

“The Time is Always Right to do the Right Thing.”

Tom Hierck Posted on June 30, 2012 by Tom HierckJune 30, 2012

I visited a memorial to Dr. Martin Luther King recently and found myself transfixed on the quote shown above. As I looked at the statue and then back to the quote, I am not ashamed to admit I came to … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged African American students, MLK, Success

De – Myth – tifying School

Tom Hierck Posted on April 12, 2012 by Tom HierckApril 12, 2012

The great enemy of truth is very often not the lie – deliberate, contrived and dishonest – but the myth – persistent, persuasive, and unrealistic. Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought. John F. … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Culture, Relationships, Success

Tenet #8 – Are You Looking for a Code of Conduct or a Code of Consequence?

Tom Hierck Posted on January 24, 2012 by Tom HierckJanuary 24, 2012

One of the areas that occupies a lot of time in staff discussion is student conduct. Often times these conversations get diverted to a discussion about consequences. About what we, the adults, need to do to them, the students, to … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Consequences, Discipline, Motivation, Success

Tenet #7 – Every Student Represents a Success Story Waiting to be Told.

Tom Hierck Posted on January 22, 2012 by Tom HierckJanuary 22, 2012

Of the ten tenets that are foundational to my views as an educator, this one is the one I’m most passionate about. It has become my mantra over the last number of years and is the one belief I will … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Leadership, Motivation, Resilience, Success

Tenet #6 – What We Focus On Expands.

Tom Hierck Posted on January 20, 2012 by Tom HierckJanuary 20, 2012

After almost thirty years as an educator I feel I can walk in to any school and know what’s important to the adults in that building within five minutes. Actually, it’s got nothing to do with experience and I’m confident … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Motivation, Success, Time

Tenet #3 – It’s Not About Arriving. It’s About Striving.

Tom Hierck Posted on January 16, 2012 by Tom HierckJanuary 16, 2012

I have had the opportunity to spend time with educators in every province and territory in Canada as well as the majority of the states in the United States of America. I’ve worked with people in every role in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Motivation, Relationships, Success

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