Perfect Teaching
To me, perfect teaching is not writing the perfect lesson plan or following the program to a T. And…
Tag: Motivation
Horseshoes & Hand Grenades
Many of you know that I recently transitioned from a Curriculum position to being a building Principal. While I…
Still Hopeful
Less than 24 hours ago, the political process changed, and I wasn’t prepared for it. I’m still trying to…
#4OCF for President
Prior to becoming an educator, I graduated with a degree in political science, and had a strong interest in…
In the Trenches
When you are in the trenches, it can feel as if you are not making a difference. Today was…
Afternoons in October
Afternoons in October are not usually all that warm. Last week, we saw higher temperatures returning to the east coast,…
Only A Child?
Our schools should not only be about students learning, but more importantly, students learning to make an impact. …
A Simple Equation
You might ask yourself: How can I make an impact today? It really is a simple equation. There…
Becoming Unaware
Criticism can sometimes stop us from taking a step forward. On occasion it’s not even criticism. It’s simply noise…
A Reminder
This is the painting that greets my students as they enter my art room. I made it for them…