Most of you have heard the classic question: If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it still make a sound? Now, let’s apply that same thinking to education. Does teaching exist in the absence of learning? This question is at the heart of what we do … More Teaching and Learning
With Thanksgiving just a few days away, I find myself reflecting on all the things I’m grateful for. I am thankful for my wife and my two boys, who bring joy to my life every single day. I’m thankful for my friends and family, who are my constant support system. I’m thankful for my career … More TGIM
What’s your philosophy on student behavior? Have you ever taken the time to really think about this? Dr. Ross Greene, a renowned psychologist and author, offers two major philosophies on how we view student behavior: Dr. Greene, the author of The Explosive Child, Lost at School, and more, explains these concepts through his Collaborative and … More Behavior Philosophy
There’s a quote from Ted Lasso that really hit home with me this week: “You know what the happiest animal on Earth is? It’s a goldfish. It has a 10-second memory. Be a goldfish.” You can watch the clip below. The idea is simple—learn to let go quickly. Don’t hold onto mistakes or setbacks because … More Be a Goldfish
As the school year is just getting started, I’ve been thinking a lot about challenges . We face them every day with new students, new strategies and new curriculum to name a few. Hello, Open Court and UFLI! And it’s perfectly natural to feel uncomfortable. But guess what? That discomfort is part of the process. … More Embracing Challenges
As we gear up for the last week of school, I want to remind everyone of a few important things to do this summer. It’s the three R’s. No, I’m not talking about Reading, wRiting and aRithmetic or Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. This summer, I want to remind everyone to Reflect, Rest and Rejuvenate. For … More The Three R’s
As many of you know, running has always been a passion of mine. From 5Ks to marathons, I’ve laced up my shoes and hit the pavement for many races over the years. In every race that I ever ran, I always strived for negative splits. For those unfamiliar, this means striving to run each mile … More Finish Strong
Think back to when you were in middle school or high school. What would you have done if your social studies teacher gave you the following extra-credit assignment: Think of an idea to change our world and put it into action. Would you have been able to come up with an idea, or would you have … More Pay It Forward
If you are like more than 50 percent of Americans, you started the new year by making a list of resolutions, or things that you wanted to change or improve on in 2024. Did you know that less than 8 percent actually achieve their goal? Why is that? Why is it so hard to change … More One Word 2024
If you are like my wife, you are excited to know that Hallmark movies have begun. Each year, she can’t get enough of the never-ending heartwarming holiday movies. A few years ago, we sat down as a family and watched one starring Candace Cameron Bure, also known as DJ Tanner from Full House and Fuller … More Ripples
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