Perfect Teaching
To me, perfect teaching is not writing the perfect lesson plan or following the program to a T. And…
Hallelujah
Rich and I are both huge Malcolm Gladwell fans. His books and articles have provided tremendous inspiration for us…
5 Ideas for Preventing & Dealing with Negativity
Sometimes negative energy pervades education. There are usually one or two people (sometimes more) who will respond negatively no…
Horseshoes & Hand Grenades
Many of you know that I recently transitioned from a Curriculum position to being a building Principal. While I…
Still Hopeful
Less than 24 hours ago, the political process changed, and I wasn’t prepared for it. I’m still trying to…
#4OCF for President
Prior to becoming an educator, I graduated with a degree in political science, and had a strong interest in…
Writing is never finished…
When I was in the classroom, writing seemed easier to teach. Granted, I wasn’t a writing teacher, but I…
In the Trenches
When you are in the trenches, it can feel as if you are not making a difference. Today was…
A 5 Day Plan to Improve: Classroom Culture
Looking to improve classroom culture? Try this 5 day plan!
Afternoons in October
Afternoons in October are not usually all that warm. Last week, we saw higher temperatures returning to the east coast,…