Great Listeners

Great Listeners

  One of the most important skills you can develop is to become a great listener. It’s not easy. We often listen with the intent to respond. But being a…
Conviction

Conviction

  Con vic tion    (Noun) A firmly held belief or opinion (Google) A strong persuasion or belief (Merriam-Webster)   What do you believe in?   I believe in kids. …
The Funnel Effect

The Funnel Effect

  In my first year as a building Principal, I tried to make few changes. My goal was to get to know staff and students, to get a lay of…
Thoughts from #NPC17

Thoughts from #NPC17

  Several reflections and thoughts from my trip this week to the National Principals Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:   When teachers are asking for more devices for students, we should…
Raise Your Hand

Raise Your Hand

  When my son has something important to say, I don’t ask him to raise his hand and wait to be called on before I allow him to say it.…
Innovation Doesn’t Care

Innovation Doesn’t Care

  Innovation doesn't recognize titles.  Innovation doesn't care if someone is at the top or the bottom of the pay scale.  The only thing that matters to innovation is how…
Gone.

Gone.

  As some of you know, I'm currently working on a book.  Over the past several weeks I've been working through edits. This morning I woke up early and put…
#FlipgridChallenge

#FlipgridChallenge

  While not able to visit San Antonio this week, I have been following #ISTE17 and #NotAtISTE on Twitter. It's no surprise that I have been able to learn a…
WWHRD?

WWHRD?

  Now that it's summer, it is very quiet in my building.  No teachers. No students.  In fact, there are only a handful of individuals still occupying the building.   …
Year One

Year One

  This year was my first as Principal. After spending several years working in curriculum and instruction, I felt as if I needed to find my place connecting and sharing…