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I Will Still Be Here
Last year, my children were obsessed with the song Indiana Jones by X Ambassadors. More recently the most popular request every time we get in our car is the…
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Expectations for Each Other
Yesterday, I attended EdcampExit8A in New Jersey and had the opportunity to participate in a very important discussion on school climate. The conversation focused on the importance of establishing…
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Questions We Should Be Asking Educators
Several weeks ago, I shared a list of questions that we should be asking students. I was inspired by the idea of Genius Hour, and thinking about how our…
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Time for Pause
Now, more than ever is the time for pause, not pose. As we encounter an environment where deep seated hatred fuels decision making, it is important that we step…
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Chasing Fireflies
It usually starts with the first hint of warm weather. An annual tradition for my kids that is held with such reverence that they always want to start early.…
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High Expectations, High Support
The phrase “high expectations” is often heard in discussions surrounding education. It is important to know that we hold all students to high expectations. It is also important, however,…
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Reflections from #EdCampLdr Philadelphia 2016
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to attend Edcamp Leadership hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education. The event on Penn’s campus in Philadelphia was one of…
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6 Questions to Ask Yourself Every Day
Lou Holtz, the famed college football coach once said: "I never learn anything talking. I only learn things when I ask questions." Each day, we can learn so much…
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5 More STEM Challenges
Last year, I posted 5 STEM Activities that could be completed easily in the classroom. I often get positive feedback regarding this post, and requests for more STEM challenges.…
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Big Friendly Guide
Thirteen years ago, I began my student teaching placement. I was assigned to a fourth grade classroom in an intermediate school which housed students in grades 4-6. My cooperating…