Names, Part 1

Names, Part 1

  With the need to hire a new Phys Ed teacher, we formed a small interview committee made up of two administrators and two PE teachers who would be involved…
Having a Critical Ear

Having a Critical Ear

  It’s important that right now we have a critical ear. We will need to take our cue from students. Their words and actions will dictate how they are actually…
Opening in a Remote Setting

Opening in a Remote Setting

  What will you need to do to be successful while opening in a remote setting? It will be difficult, but as long as you do a few things, you…
Bias

Bias

  Being human means being biased. And as we prepare to return to our students, we need to carefully contemplate our own biases Because of the different experiences that each…
Who Am I?

Who Am I?

  #4OCF is taking a Summer Vacation for two weeks! But don’t worry, we’ll be sharing some of our favorite posts during this time.   I’m the quiet kid who…
When we get back…

When we get back…

  When we get back, may we never take those face to face conversations for granted again. Now we know even more about the power of connecting and building relationships.…
I Miss It All

I Miss It All

  What do I miss the most?   The fist bumps each morning as students enter the building. When a Kindergarten student asks me to tie their shoe. The hum…
Authenticity

Authenticity

  It’s the first day of school, and everyone is at their shiny, happy best.  Everyone is trying to impress. Students, teachers, parents, administrators.  More important than the team building…