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Afternoons in October
Afternoons in October are not usually all that warm. Last week, we saw higher temperatures returning to the east coast, at least for a little while. My children took advantage…
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Only A Child?
Our schools should not only be about students learning, but more importantly, students learning to make an impact. We, as adults, might underestimate children. We might not think…
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A Simple Equation
You might ask yourself: How can I make an impact today? It really is a simple equation. There are three things that impact your impact. Words. Choose them…
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Becoming Unaware
Criticism can sometimes stop us from taking a step forward. On occasion it's not even criticism. It's simply noise surrounding the step forward. Whispers from the crowd asking…
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A Reminder
This is the painting that greets my students as they enter my art room. I made it for them but perhaps it's really a reminder for me. Trevor…
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Genius is a Slow Build
Sometimes, genius is a slow build. It is not always a moment of instant serendipity. It often involves hard work and process. Take the case of the song Hallelujah.…
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The Power of Mystery
"The less you reveal, the more people can wonder." -Emma Watson Last week, I finally had the opportunity to meet Dave Burgess and see his presentation to our district…
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Pursuit or Persistence: Navigating Our Way
This post originally appeared in the Jackson Township School District Elementary Curriculum & Instruction Monthly Newsletter. There’s no such thing as the perfect lesson, the perfect day in school, or…
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Six Minutes In
It happened about six minutes into our day. On my first day as a new Principal, we had gathered all of our second grade students in the cafeteria to…
