Promotions, Demotions, and Opportunities
I once held a central office director position in which I oversaw curriculum and instruction for the entire district….
Madness or Brilliance?
Madness or brilliance? There’s often a fine line. An idea may seem like it’s mad, but in reality, it…
Stop Squeezing
Even our best educators feel like they’re failing. They’re stretched too thin. They are depleted, exhausted, and spent. …
Front of House
The front of house is the area that everyone sees. People notice the welcome. People notice the service. People…
Amidst Chaos
As educators, we are normally creatures of habit. We normally look for consistency, order, organization, and structure. However, it’s…
Teaching as Competition
Teaching is not intended to be a competition. I’ve worked with educators who have treated it as such. Lesson…
Dear Whoever Will Listen
Dear Whoever Will Listen: I received a three page memo today outlining the process for our state assessment. The…
Joining the Dark Side
Many educators describe the move from teacher to administrator as coming over to the Dark Side. The belief is…
Daydream Deficit Disorder
Our days are filled. Tasks. Assignments. Projects. Checklists. Standards. Objectives. Target goals. We move from subject to subject in…
Connecting through Professional Development
Finding it difficult to not meet in person for professional development purposes? Try these ideas to make connections to…