What I Value
Author and Educational Consultant, Dr. Mary Howard asks the teachers she works with to name the things they value….
Doing vs Trying
Just as with students, I think a good mindset for educators is one where they are going to TRY things,…
Moments
There are moments every day where you have the chance to change someone’s life. Some of them are…
The First Step
Getting started can be hard. It can be paralyzing. When I hear people say, “I don’t know how to…
Student Choice
I allow my students to choose what they work on, what goals they would like to explore, and where they…
When Knowing Meets Understanding
I was recently reading a book about customer service at Disney. In the book, the author describes the concept…
Settling for Mediocrity
No child ever says I want to be mediocre when I grow up. There was a commercial a few…
Creativity & Me
Simply put, I’m happiest when I’m creating. I’m happy when creating in the traditional sense: Painting, drawing, making furniture,…
Bad Work
Bad work is good work because it’s work. Doing work is important. It moves you forward. This is…