Indifference

Indifference

  As soon as I opened the fortune cookie, I knew that I needed to share.  A different world cannot be built by indifferent people.    It is incumbent upon…
Discomfort, Confusion, & Uncertainty

Discomfort, Confusion, & Uncertainty

  Discomfort, confusion and uncertainty are all part of creating, of changing, of doing work that matters.   When doing work that matters, you have to be patient and trust…
Changing Lightbulbs

Changing Lightbulbs

  There are a lot of things to consider when changing a lightbulb in a school.    What kind of lightbulb is it? Is it energy efficient? Is it safe…
Fan Letter to Seth Godin

Fan Letter to Seth Godin

  In the book, Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon, Austin Kleon recommends writing public fan letters. I like this idea So I’m writing one (or many).   I…
Pride

Pride

  There are moments when I am so proud of my students that it makes it all worth it.  Pride.  On occasion, it's all you need to sustain your soul.…
You Don’t Have To Like Art

You Don’t Have To Like Art

  I’m an art teacher. but I tell my students this all the time,   “You don’t have to like art. I get it. Art’s not everyone's thing.”   When…
A Simple Act of Kindness

A Simple Act of Kindness

  A simple act of kindness.  Every day for the next seventeen days.  And every day after that.  Don't stop.  Just live a kind, caring life  And if we all…
Conversation Culture

Conversation Culture

  If you recorded every conversation in your school, what would it sound like?   Would it be small talk? Complaining? About the kids? About the curriculum? About the professional…
10 Things I Wish Every Teacher Knew

10 Things I Wish Every Teacher Knew

  I shared this list last year, but I think it is just as important today! Be sure to click on the links for more information about each! The culture of the…
The Persistence of Traditionalism

The Persistence of Traditionalism

  Always calling.  Always trying to hold you back even though you may be interested in other forms of education.    It hasn't been good in a long time, but…