A Simple Note of Gratitude
Last week, a teacher found me to excitedly share some news. She showed me a Lego Apple that was…
Tag: Motivation
When?
I have heard many an educator utter the words, What are you thinking!? But the more important question that…
Artists Are
Artists are explorers. They look for new ways of making, of seeing, of being. Artists are connectors. Their…
Everyone.
I was recently leaving my building for a District meeting. On my way out of the building, a student…
Success
In his most recent book, Keep Going, Austin Kleon defines success as having his days look the way he…
Problems That Don’t Exist
What could happen? What might happen? What if…? How will I…? We spend a great deal of time worrying…
Living Life.
It’s not about the pretense of documenting your life and making it look pretty. It’s about taking the life…
Opening Week Exhaustion
It’s Friday afternoon as I write this and I’m physically and emotionally drained. Opening week exhaustion. A school holiday,…
Bad Days
I know that each day won’t go perfectly. I know that there will be days this coming school year…
Authenticity
It’s the first day of school, and everyone is at their shiny, happy best. Everyone is trying to impress.…