Thanks Again for Sharing

Thanks Again for Sharing

  No need to say thank you.  No need to apologize. No need to give it any more thought. No need to point it out again.  Unless of course, you…
Summer Learning Gain

Summer Learning Gain

  Each year, we hear about the potential learning loss that students will experience over the summer. This year, we’ve been warned of the unprecedented learning loss that students have…
Working Within Constraints

Working Within Constraints

  Sometimes, working within constraints is the way to get out of your funk. Give yourself a limit or roadblock. Something that will cause you to think clearly about your…
PD Madlibs

PD Madlibs

  Do you remember doing Madlibs as a kid? You would come up with the list of nouns, verbs, adjectives, and then read the ridiculous story aloud. The odd pairing…
Mission Statement

Mission Statement

  If you are fortunate enough to feel like you are on some sort of mission, that you are passionate and motivated, that you are truly trying to make a…
Brilliant Colleagues

Brilliant Colleagues

  Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to work with a number of colleagues who have made me a better educator.  It’s those regular conversations that you have with…
Anxiety & Preparedness

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!

The Secret Is Almost Out!

  Today, I met with our secret society of writers at school. This group of 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students are extremely dedicated and passionate writers. They span all…