Open. Smile. Repeat.

Open. Smile. Repeat.

  I look up to the sky and exhale. I am able to see my breath as it rises to the heavens. The early year has not been kind so…
No Lesson Plans?

No Lesson Plans?

  Today, I’m going to pose two simple questions: What would happen if we threw away all of our lesson plans for the day? What would we accomplish?    …
#OneWord2017 Push

#OneWord2017 Push

  It's time that we push. Push forward. Push boundaries.   Push to be the best educators that we can be. Push students to be the best learners that they…
10 Most Popular Posts of 2016!

10 Most Popular Posts of 2016!

  Our 10 Most Popular Posts of 2016! Supercharge PD - How can you improve PD in your school or district? Try these activities for something fresh and new! 5…
Last Week, Last Month, Last Year

Last Week, Last Month, Last Year

  I was listening to a podcast this week featuring Tim Ferriss, author of the Four Hour Workweek. Tim talked about our society’s need for the new - our focus…
Effort & Impact

Effort & Impact

  Recognize what your effort is going toward each day.  Sometimes, we put a lot of effort into little things that don't really matter in the long run.  And sometimes…
Knowing is Half the Battle

Knowing is Half the Battle

  This week I was working on our Letters to Santa with my children. It made me reminisce about some of the popular toys of my youth. My favorite toy…
First Gear

First Gear

  Going zero to sixty is never a great idea when you are trying to bring others along. Remember that if you want others to join you, it is always…
Try It

Try It

  Nobody who ever did something remarkable did so by doing what’s already been done. They did so by roaming the edges, pushing the boundaries, dancing in the unfamiliar, turning…