Gray is My Favorite Color
The system would have you believe that there is a right way and a wrong way to do things.…
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The Snow Shoveler
I once went on a job interview scheduled for 8am at a school with which I was unfamiliar. The forecast…
A Simple Note of Gratitude
Last week, a teacher found me to excitedly share some news. She showed me a Lego Apple that was…
When?
I have heard many an educator utter the words, What are you thinking!? But the more important question that…
The Committee on Committees
Good morning. Thank you for agreeing to serve on the Committee on Committees. While you were voluntold to participate,…
Parent Teacher Conferences
The Parent-Teacher Conference is one of our biggest opportunities as educators, and unfortunately also one of our most squandered.…
Everyone.
I was recently leaving my building for a District meeting. On my way out of the building, a student…
Other People’s Songs
I was recently listening to a podcast with James Hetfield, the lead singer from Metallica. When asked about how…
Balance
This week, you’ll notice a slight change to the frequency of posts at Four O’Clock Faculty. Starting today, you’ll…
The Power of AND
The following is an excerpt from The Secret Sauce: Essential Ingredients for Exceptional Teaching The bad news is…