Make a Splash

Make a Splash

  This week, many educators and students will return from spring break. If you are an educator, take advantage of this opportunity. Create something meaningful for your students. Make a…
Lessons from Arlo

Lessons from Arlo

  SPOILER ALERT: If you have not seen Pixar’s The Good Dinosaur yet, you may want to choose another Four O’Clock Faculty post to check out.   Many of you…
Struggle & Persistence

Struggle & Persistence

  How do we create a culture of trying and doing in our classrooms? We must give students opportunities to struggle. If our students are only successful in our classrooms,…
Expanding Possibility

Expanding Possibility

  In my art room this year, for my students, I’m trying to open the door of possibility   or better yet, let them open it for themselves.   Let…
Building Blocks

Building Blocks

  Click here for a PDF version of Building Blocks for Success Rich (@RACzyz)
Focusing on Culture

Focusing on Culture

  “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” -Peter Drucker   Many teachers focus a great deal of time and energy on lesson plans, classroom management, and other pieces of everyday minutiae.…