Filling Every Seat, One Person at a Time
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Filling Every Seat, One Person at a Time

The conference hall was nearly empty, a quiet calm enveloping the large room. Earlier than I normally wake up on a Saturday morning, I arrived at NJPAECET2, and was led…
What is this noise?
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What is this noise?

I have been staring at a whiteboard for the past several days with marker  in hand. One of my job responsibilities is to plan our district's professional development for a…
Reflections from #EdcampLdr Philadelphia 2015
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Reflections from #EdcampLdr Philadelphia 2015

Reflections from #EdcampLdr Philadelphia 2015. 1. @Voxer is a great resource to continue discussions with colleagues and other connected educators! Some leaders are using the app in innovative ways, like…
Thoughts after My First ISTE Conference
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Thoughts after My First ISTE Conference

Several Thoughts after My First ISTE Conference: 1. This conference contained lots of awesome tech! This technology, however, will not help students unless they are doing awesome things. Numerous people…
Making A Strong Interview Impression
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Making A Strong Interview Impression

"I think the teaching profession contributes more to the future of our society than any other single profession" John Wooden Over the past week, I have observed approximately 50 interviews…
Changing the PD Model in Your District
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Changing the PD Model in Your District

While reflecting on this school year, I have come to two realizations about professional development: Teachers are looking for professional development that is relevant to their daily roles or a…
Reflect. Reinvent. Improve.
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Reflect. Reinvent. Improve.

Walt Disney once described his theme park by saying, "I want something live. Something that will grow. Not only can I add things, but even the trees will keep growing.…
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What would 3rd grade me think?

I was recently listening to a podcast by author Jon Acuff,  who has written a few books about his career changes and his desire to be a writer (Quitter, Start,…