When you are in the middle of the “smell,” you sometimes don’t realize how bad (or good) the situation may be. Take a step outside. One summer after I graduated […]
Don’t Get Used to the Smell: Knowing When It’s Time to Move On Read More →
I start with a simple question: Can AI Teach Empathy? The short answer is no. But, can we leverage AI to develop empathy in ourselves? Yes. Before I go
Can AI Teach Empathy? Read More →
A teacher recently told me about their desire to move away from “drill and kill” in teaching. While I’ve heard this term before, something about it stood out to me
Reframing ‘Drill and Kill’: Why Repetition is Essential for Mastery Read More →
Recently, in Ohio, I had a great conversation with a group about the importance of effective communication and moving away from the term “Data-Driven,” as I believe it can do
Effective Communication in Education: Bridging the Gap Between Intentions and Impact Read More →
One of the concerns with Artificial Intelligence (AI) is that it will lead to significant job losses through industries becoming “outsourced” to the technology. Admittedly, I have had that concern,
Embracing Change: Lessons from the Automobile Revolution to the AI Era Read More →
As a principal, I remember being excited about a new initiative we were considering for our school. I had done extensive research, seen its success in other schools, and felt
The Power of Challenging What You Think You Know Read More →
In the book “The AI-Driven Leader” by Geoff Woods, the author shares this thought: “The idea was simple but incredibly powerful: identify the one thing you could do
What is that one thing that would make everything else easier? Read More →
Recently, I started answering podcast listener questions (you can submit yours here!), and two people asked me about “Impostor Syndrome.” Both questions were focused on starting new roles
Conquering Impostor Syndrome Read More →
Do we need to “de-emphasize memorization” in education? This comment was made by a speaker at a conference I recently attended. I am sure that I have made a
Do we need to de-emphasize memorization in education? Read More →
Currently, I am working on a presentation for #FETC2025 on the following image I created (in collaboration with Dr. Katie Martin) regarding AI, Emerging Technologies, and how we embrace
Decoding Digital Deception: A Journey into AI and Bias Read More →
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