The Four O’Clock Faculty
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The Four O’Clock Faculty

  I am proud to announce that my new book The Four O'Clock Faculty: A Rogue Guide to Revolutionizing Professional Development is now available! My goal was that those of…
5 Ways to Slow Down & Focus This Year
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5 Ways to Slow Down & Focus This Year

  In our daily lives, we often go 60 miles an hour at all points, trying to accomplish as much as possible in as little time as possible. Usually, I’ve…
Students?
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Students?

  Each day, we continue to add more and more to our plates.   Standardized Testing. New Initiatives. Lesson Plans. New Standards. The list can go on and on...  …
Great Listeners
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Great Listeners

  One of the most important skills you can develop is to become a great listener. It’s not easy. We often listen with the intent to respond. But being a…
Conviction
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Conviction

  Con vic tion    (Noun) A firmly held belief or opinion (Google) A strong persuasion or belief (Merriam-Webster)   What do you believe in?   I believe in kids. …
The Funnel Effect
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The Funnel Effect

  In my first year as a building Principal, I tried to make few changes. My goal was to get to know staff and students, to get a lay of…
6 of Our Favorite Picture Books
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6 of Our Favorite Picture Books

  We love reading picture books in my house! Check out some of our favorites here. Then share your favorite on the #4OCF Flipgrid. What is your favorite picture book?…
Space in the Margin
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Space in the Margin

  We are often besieged with advice for productivity- using a split screen to accomplish multiple tasks at the same time, finding new ways to avoid procrastination, streamlining email, any…
Thoughts from #NPC17
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Thoughts from #NPC17

  Several reflections and thoughts from my trip this week to the National Principals Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:   When teachers are asking for more devices for students, we should…