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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →