Our Most Popular Posts of 2017!

Our Most Popular Posts of 2017!

  Our 10 Most Popular Posts of 2017!   Joy is an Intervention - Are you using Joy as an Intervention in your classroom? You may realize that some students…
Almost Innovation

Almost Innovation

  There is no such thing as almost innovation. You are either in or you are out. Innovation can be a slow process, but it can't be done halfway. It…
What Business Are You In?

What Business Are You In?

  I was listening to author of the book, A More Beautiful Question, Warren Berger this morning on my drive into work.   He recommended that every organization ask themselves…
#KindnessConnected

#KindnessConnected

  In a world where social media often allows for the worst of humanity to take center stage, let's take advantage of social media to instead to celebrate the spirit…
I am not making a difference

I am not making a difference

  I am not making a difference. These are the words that I uttered as I considered my future. I was two years out of college, working outside of my…
5 Ways to Focus on Process

5 Ways to Focus on Process

  We often get caught up in what a final product looks or feels like, but much of our learning and student learning takes place during the process. Try these…
The Importance of Coffee(EDU)

The Importance of Coffee(EDU)

  I don’t even drink coffee. But where else would I be? Of course, I would be meeting and sharing at a #CoffeeEDU event. What else would twenty dedicated educators…
The Conversation Conundrum

The Conversation Conundrum

  As educators, we are not having enough meaningful conversations. We are not talking to our colleagues enough. We are not having enough meaningful conversations with students. We are not…
Mystery Staff Meetings

Mystery Staff Meetings

  Over the years, I've talked to many teachers who have taken part in a Mystery Skype or Mystery Hangout with their students and with another teacher and group of…
No Instruction Manual

No Instruction Manual

  Have you ever gotten ready to build a Lego set and not been able to find the instruction manual? Were you terrified? Or was it freeing?   I've always…