Deciding Who’s Going to Decide
In Pixar’s 22 Rules of Storytelling rule #12 is, “Discount the 1st thing that comes to mind. And the…
Tag: decision making
Changing Lightbulbs
There are a lot of things to consider when changing a lightbulb in a school. What kind of…
Set. Show. Support. See.
In many schools, new programs or initiatives are often implemented as a short-term fix to a problem. There is…
U-Turn
A few days ago, I was sitting in a line of traffic. Cars were lined up bumper-to-bumper as far…
Clean Slate
Initial impressions can cloud our minds. They can impact our decision making and how we think about certain topics…
Angry & Frustrated
Having been in education for a number of years I’ve seen a great deal of frustration and anger. …
Strategies for a Solutions Based Culture
Yesterday, I wrote about the importance of establishing a solutions based culture, one in which problems are directly addressed…
Decisions
After taking just four classes and student teaching for three months I earned my teacher certification. I’m not sure…
Why? Times Nine
Every day, educators make decisions that impact many students. In fact, research shows that the average teacher might make…
What I Value
Author and Educational Consultant, Dr. Mary Howard asks the teachers she works with to name the things they value.…