Time to Tinker

Time to Tinker

I've been tinkering with the idea of tinkering. This is where my tinkering has led... Beyond teaching literacy and math, the most important concept and skill we can teach our…
An Empty Can

An Empty Can

  This is a picture of the nearly empty garbage can in my office at the end of the day. There are just a few sticky notes with scribbles on…
Join the Conversation

Join the Conversation

  Connecting and sharing via social media has allowed me to progress as an educator. I have found the daily conversations and interactions to challenge my thinking, and to help…
10 Things I Wish Teachers Knew

10 Things I Wish Teachers Knew

  I was recently asked what 10 things I wish teachers knew by a friend looking to share the answer with undergrad teaching candidates. So, here is my list: The…
Creating

Creating

  When we create, we roam the edges of possibility.   Each mark, Each stroke, Each word, Each move, Each sound, Each addition (and each subtraction) has the potential to…
Creative Generation

Creative Generation

  To Create a Creative Generation We need to Create a Generation that Generates Ideas   I recently listened to Malcolm Gladwell interview Adam Grant. You can watch their conversation…
10 Most Popular Posts of 2016!

10 Most Popular Posts of 2016!

  Our 10 Most Popular Posts of 2016! Supercharge PD - How can you improve PD in your school or district? Try these activities for something fresh and new! 5…