For Christmas I received the book Think Again by organizational psychologist Adam Grant. The book explores the concept of mental… Read more ‘Think Again’ by Adam Grant: A Teacher Takeaway
Category: Best Practices
Rediscovering Rigor
When students returned to the classroom following the COVID-19 lockdowns and online learning, I was acutely aware of the anxiety… Read more Rediscovering Rigor
Step Up and Stand Out: Our Role in Fostering School Spirit
Our school has a Halloween tradition called Trunk or Treat, where teachers decorate their cars in the parking lot and… Read more Step Up and Stand Out: Our Role in Fostering School Spirit
Looping: The Educational Gift That Keeps on Giving
Recently I read a New York Times article about the practice of looping. It’s a concept that has been rolling… Read more Looping: The Educational Gift That Keeps on Giving
Jumping Off the Teaching Treadmill
Years ago I worked at a school that was very intentional about faculty members producing (and adhering to) very detailed… Read more Jumping Off the Teaching Treadmill
Happy New Year!
I can’t wait for the next school year to begin! Yes, yes, yes. I could have sat back and simply… Read more Happy New Year!
Don’t Let Next Year Happen to You: Set the Stage for a Successful School Year
I just uploaded a post where I reflect on this closing school year. And now I’m posting about next school… Read more Don’t Let Next Year Happen to You: Set the Stage for a Successful School Year
Reflecting on a Year of Growth and Adaptation
As another school year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey my family and I… Read more Reflecting on a Year of Growth and Adaptation
Don’t Forget the Power of a Drawing
This year was my first in my new school. While the experience has been rewarding for myself and my family,… Read more Don’t Forget the Power of a Drawing
Leading Together
Early in my teaching career I thought about moving into administration. I had been teaching for a few years and… Read more Leading Together
Educational Exploits 