20 words.

20 words.

  20 words. 10 sticky notes, 2 words each. Trying to spark ideas, thoughts, debate, questions, conversation. Let us know what you think in the comments section below or at…
Genius is a Journey

Genius is a Journey

  Geniuses produce more ideas than non-geniuses. Like all of us, many of their ideas, aren't all that sensational. But also like all of us, their bad work is a…
Chaos = Opportunity

Chaos = Opportunity

  Sometimes, chaos equals opportunity. The next time that you are faced with chaos, find the opportunity to make change, to move forward, to find the silver lining.  Where there…
Tomorrow’s A Better Day

Tomorrow’s A Better Day

  Anytime my son has a particularly tough day (according to five-year-old standards), I always end the day by tucking him into bed, giving him a big hug and a…
Perfect Teaching

Perfect Teaching

  To me, perfect teaching is not writing the perfect lesson plan or following the program to a T. And it’s certainly not one checking the boxes off of a…
Hallelujah

Hallelujah

  Rich and I are both huge Malcolm Gladwell fans. His books and articles have provided tremendous inspiration for us to stretch our thinking and explore ideas. Malcolm Gladwell’s most…
5 Ideas for Preventing & Dealing with Negativity

5 Ideas for Preventing & Dealing with Negativity

  Sometimes negative energy pervades education. There are usually one or two people (sometimes more) who will respond negatively no matter what message is being conveyed. Try these strategies for…
Horseshoes & Hand Grenades

Horseshoes & Hand Grenades

  Many of you know that I recently transitioned from a Curriculum position to being a building Principal. While I had some experience working with facilities, being in charge of…
Still Hopeful

Still Hopeful

  Less than 24 hours ago, the political process changed, and I wasn't prepared for it. I'm still trying to process. But today, I want to tell you why I'm…
#4OCF for President

#4OCF for President

  Prior to becoming an educator, I graduated with a degree in political science, and had a strong interest in political campaigning. So on this Election Day, I would like…