A Simple Equation
You might ask yourself: How can I make an impact today? It really is a simple equation. There…
Month: September 2016
Becoming Unaware
Criticism can sometimes stop us from taking a step forward. On occasion it’s not even criticism. It’s simply noise…
Using Debate in the Classroom
As I prepared to watch the first Presidential debate last night, I considered my longstanding interest in political speech,…
A Reminder
This is the painting that greets my students as they enter my art room. I made it for them…
A Message to Parents
What we do for each student each day cannot be understated. It is important to convey our responsibility as…
Navigating Through Learning
Last week, we shared a post about how persistence is necessary when navigating through difficulty in the classroom. Use…
Genius is a Slow Build
Sometimes, genius is a slow build. It is not always a moment of instant serendipity. It often involves hard…
The School of the Future
The stakes could not be higher. We have learned much about how today’s students learn… But what do we…
The Power of Mystery
“The less you reveal, the more people can wonder.” -Emma Watson Last week, I finally had the opportunity to…
Pursuit or Persistence: Navigating Our Way
This post originally appeared in the Jackson Township School District Elementary Curriculum & Instruction Monthly Newsletter. There’s no such thing…