May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor
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May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor

  This week marks the start of a new school year. The hallways are buzzing, Chromebooks are (hopefully!) charged, and the air is thick with that familiar mix of anticipation…
The Opposite of a Good Idea
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The Opposite of a Good Idea

  I just finished listening to the audiobook Alchemy: The Dark Art and Curious Science of Creating Magic in Brands, Business, and Life by Rory Sutherland. The book features many…
We Keep Losing (and Losing)
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We Keep Losing (and Losing)

  I've been sitting in interviews this summer to fill several positions within our school. Several other administrators have joined in to fill a number of vacancies across our district.…
The Spotlight
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The Spotlight

  If you’ve ever seen a great stage production, you understand the importance of the person operating the spotlight.  When the spotlight clicks on, it helps the audience to focus.…
Teacher or Facilitator?
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Teacher or Facilitator?

  Are you a teacher or facilitator? The days of sitting at the front of the room and imparting our wisdom are over. Students can learn too much outside of…
Recognizing Your Cul-De-Sac
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Recognizing Your Cul-De-Sac

  I’m relistening to the audiobook version of Seth Godin’s The Dip, which explores the point at which one should quit versus sticking it out. He mentions the idea of…
Enhancing PD & School Leadership Podcast
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Enhancing PD & School Leadership Podcast

  I recently had the chance to join Jessica Shelley on the Bridging the Education Gap podcast. We had the opportunity to talk about my journey into education, how coaching…