Genius is a Slow Build

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.…
The Power of Mystery

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…
Pursuit or Persistence: Navigating Our Way

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…
Six Minutes In

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…
ICYMI

ICYMI

  ICYMI Our Best Posts from Summer 2016 Engaging to Empathize As educators, we often must engage in difficult conversations. It might be a student, parent, or colleague. Remember that…
If I Don’t Show Up

If I Don’t Show Up

  What would happen if I didn't  show up one day? How would you learn on your own? My goal as a teacher was to have my students be so…
Be Brave

Be Brave

  A Guest Blog Post by Jeanne Muzi Being a teacher takes knowledge, passion, energy, compassion, creativity… the list goes on and on. But without question, committing to be an…
Hi-Hat on the Left

Hi-Hat on the Left

  During my daily drive, I enjoy listening to podcasts. Most would fall outside of the educational realm, but I can usually find something within the podcasts that can be…