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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…
Posted inDonner
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…
Posted inCzyz
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…
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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…
Posted inBack to School Guest Posts
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…
Posted inBack to School Donner
Guaranteed or Your Money Back
What's a guarantee? It's a promise isn't it? When I get my carpets cleaned and the offer states money back if not completely satisfied, I want to make sure…