Gratitude for my Sweet Cooper
One of the things I have said over the past several years is the following. It is better to share gratitude for others too early rather than too […]
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Start with the Strengths of the Adults
We often talk about finding the good in our students, but do we do the same for the adults? Do we tap into their passions and strengths, or do
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4 Ways To Not Let Others Dim Your Light
This month’s blog revisit, “4 Ways To Not Let Others Dim Your Light,” is one that I come back to often. Sometimes, I am feeling low, but sometimes, I am
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What is the purpose of school and how do actions align to that vision?
I see a lot of posts debating topics in education, and you might have seen them as well. Whether it is how to teach reading, skills in math, or the
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Being Observant and How Teaching Others Can Impact Learning
In “Innovate Inside the Box,” Katie Novak and I share strategies and discuss the importance of being observant and making connections that could be valuable for learning. In the book, I
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A Traditional Focus on Constantly Moving Forward
I have shared an Internet meme that has resonated with many in education. It goes a little something like this: “Tradition is peer pressure from dead people.” It is meant
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The 3 New C’s To Consider? The Importance of Creation, Connection, and Curiosity in Education
Each Saturday, I write an email newsletter on “3 Things,” which is a random list of ideas on learning, leadership, and life. This format gives me both structure and routine
Creating a Podcast with NotebookLM; What are the negatives and positives of that process?
I first heard about NotebookLM from Cristina Capretta in the pre-conversation on my podcast and, to be honest, never really thought much about it. She shared that this new
Who is in the room for your professional learning days?
Years ago, I remember being invited to speak for a professional learning day with a school district in Nebraska about the importance of innovation in education and empowering learners. The
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Not “Only” a Teacher
There has been no point in my career when I have been “only” a teacher, and I was reminded of that recently. I shared the following “Run Reflection” on Instagram
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