Names, Part 2

Names, Part 2

  So we’ve established that calling students by their proper name is a great way to start a strong relationship. What happens when there’s a conflict in what we call…
Names, Part 1

Names, Part 1

  With the need to hire a new Phys Ed teacher, we formed a small interview committee made up of two administrators and two PE teachers who would be involved…
20 Words. Growth.

20 Words. Growth.

  Words matter.  A sentence or two can make a difference.  20 words can change your perspective.  Words can spark ideas, thoughts, debate, questions, and conversations.  Let us know what…
Monday #5

Monday #5

  My running joke with colleagues has been waiting for Friday to roll around, and saying, “well at least today is Monday #5!” I am only half-joking of course because…
An Identity Crisis

An Identity Crisis

  Buzz Lightyear spends the majority of the first Toy Story movie ensconced in an identity crisis. He believes he’s a space ranger trying to topple the evil emperor Zurg.…
5 Ways to Let Go of Stress

5 Ways to Let Go of Stress

  That overwhelming feeling. Stress. Anxiety. Worry. You need to be able to let go. Try these strategies.   Rich  
PD & Responsibility

PD & Responsibility

  How do you convince a colleague to take their own time to learn something new? How do get them to go beyond to grow professionally? PD is the responsibility…
Writing Matters

Writing Matters

  Writing just a few words a day makes a difference.   The words add up. Over time the words add up to sentences. The sentences add up to paragraphs.…