Take Two Steps Back

Take Two Steps Back

  We are constantly trying to move forward at an incredible pace. New apps, faster devices, and more data lead to instant gratification. Education is no exception. What if, instead…
Generosity as Leadership

Generosity as Leadership

  At the beginning of the year, I was hoping for a complete return to somewhat normal practices. After nearly two months, I’ve found that we may never get there.…
Being Right

Being Right

  Sometimes being right doesn’t get you anywhere. Yes, you’re right, but someone may not want to admit it. Or someone may have a differing opinion. In these situations, it…
Listen

Listen

In any interaction, we may not know what burden another person is carrying.We should try to understand where the other person is coming from.It is difficult because we can never…
A Breakdown

A Breakdown

  We are at the point where we are now desensitized to the violence. In the past month, two more school shootings occurred, and they were both quickly replaced by…
What He Said

What He Said

  My morning did not go so well. From the moment I walked in, I was besieged with complaints, students having difficulty, phone calls I needed to return, and several…
End of Year Checklist

End of Year Checklist

  It's about that time of year in many schools where we provide each teacher with an end of year checklist. Each teacher will check off items to show that…
6 Ways to Build a Culture of Empathy

6 Ways to Build a Culture of Empathy

  We often wish that those we interact with would be more empathetic. Creating a culture of empathy does require some work. Try incorporating these methods to build a culture…
Make Your Day Meaningful

Make Your Day Meaningful

  What will you do today to make your day meaningful? What will you achieve? What will you accomplish? What will you change? Who will you help?   How will…