Mission Statement
If you are fortunate enough to feel like you are on some sort of mission, that you are passionate…
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Brilliant Colleagues
Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to work with a number of colleagues who have made me a…
Anxiety & Preparedness
There is a fine line between preparedness and anxiety. Be prepared. Yes. But don’t overthink it. Rich
The Secret Is Almost Out!
Today, I met with our secret society of writers at school. This group of 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade…
What I Learned from Make Time
I recently finished the book Make Time: How to Focus on What Matters Every Day by Jake Knapp and…
A Great Job
There are days when someone will say to you:Great job. I love the way you handled that situation. There…
Modern Convenience
I’ve been reading several books about the impact that smart phones have had on our lives (Digital Minimalism and…
EOY Checklist
We often find ourselves stuck trying to make sure that everything gets done before the end of the school…
Flexible to Inflexible and Back
A few years ago, there was a great shift toward flexible seating within classrooms. The idea was to give…
2 Minutes
How long is 2 minutes? Or better yet, what can get accomplished in two minutes? I often find myself…