Educator Still

Educator Still

  Today, I begin a new journey. Educator still, but a new role as Principal. I know that my past experiences will serve me well.   In just a few…
I Will Still Be Here

I Will Still Be Here

  Last year, my children were obsessed with the song Indiana Jones by X Ambassadors. More recently the most popular request every time we get in our car is the…
Time for Pause

Time for Pause

  Now, more than ever is the time for pause, not pose. As we encounter an environment where deep seated hatred fuels decision making, it is important that we step…
Learning to Swim

Learning to Swim

Think back to when you were a child and you were learning to swim. Chances are, you learned to swim in one of a few different ways. Maybe you took…
Blurb Yourself

Blurb Yourself

  You sit at your desk after a long hard day. You are exhausted from the effort it took to meet the needs of all of your students. At times…
Sage Advice

Sage Advice

  Last year when I started Four O'Clock Faculty, I wasn't sure that I had much to say. During that time I called upon educators that I knew to answer…
Become a Ninja

Become a Ninja

  Last night, my children and I sat down to watch the new season of American Ninja Warrior. For those of you unfamiliar with the show, it is a competition…
Balancing the Egg

Balancing the Egg

  Have you ever tried to balance an egg? It can be a nearly impossible task. Nearly impossible.   But it can be done.   The easy way to do…
Turning Mistakes Into Gold

Turning Mistakes Into Gold

  We have heard a great deal about growth mindset and failing forward in education circles. It is important that we establish a culture of mistakes in our classrooms. Creating…