The EZ Way Out
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The EZ Way Out

  On my last day of student teaching, my students and cooperating teacher presented me with a gift basket of everything I would need to be a teacher. I was…
PD Feedback
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PD Feedback

  Are you using feedback to plan your professional development program? Try these strategies to utilize teacher feedback in the PD process.   Rich   For more ideas and strategies…
The Importance of Professional Feedback
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The Importance of Professional Feedback

  There was a time when I would visit a classroom as an administrator to conduct a short walkthrough. I would notice something amazing that the teacher did or want…
Embrace the Criticism
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Embrace the Criticism

  The reason that our teacher evaluation system doesn’t move teachers forward is that it usually borders on the generic. The give and take that should be happening between teacher…
Managing People
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Managing People

  Managing people can be incredibly difficult. People have emotions, strengths, wants, needs, and weaknesses. You have to know those you are managing and understand what it is that makes…
Thanks Again for Sharing
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Thanks Again for Sharing

  No need to say thank you.  No need to apologize. No need to give it any more thought. No need to point it out again.  Unless of course, you…
Inner Critic
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Inner Critic

  It will never work. Don’t even think about it. You’ll never be able to climb that mountain. Anybody other than you. The naysayers will constantly try to discourage you…
Other People’s Songs
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Other People’s Songs

  I was recently listening to a podcast with James Hetfield, the lead singer from Metallica. When asked about how the band has remained true to their voice, James shared…