I am going to start with this statement before getting into the blog post: When you disagree, find where you agree, and move forward from there. As I share throughout […]
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A few weeks ago, I shared a newsletter titled “3 Signs it is Time to Leave Your Current Job” and received some heartbreaking responses, so I wanted to share some
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“Tell me where I am wrong?” This is something I have been saying for years in my breakout sessions following either district or conference keynotes, and it surprises people not
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I recently saw this post from Vex King regarding the “Tell Them” Theory, and it deeply resonated with me, as I had already embraced the concept before it went viral.
Tell Them: The Power of Gratitude in Moving “Forward, Together” Read More →
When was the last time you learned something new? Not in education, but life in general. If we look at learning as a process of life, rather than something solely
When Was the Last Time You Truly Struggled to Learn Something New? Read More →
Why do you still blog? This is a question I get asked often in 2026, and I can tell you that I have been going through this process for over
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Do you know who does a great job of recruiting new teachers to enter your organization? The veteran teachers who are on their way out. But that is dependent on
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Our diverse strengths and experiences enrich us, but it’s our shared purpose that unites us and drives us forward, together.
Diverse Strengths, Experiences and Perspectives Toward a Shared Purpose Read More →
Your “presence” is often the best present you can provide others. Early in my speaking career, I was asked to keynote a large Superintendent event in Dallas, Texas, attended by
Presence Over Perfection: A Leadership Lesson Learned From Lost Luggage Read More →
To many students, a teacher is forever their teacher, no matter how old or successful they become. This was a reminder I had when I was blessed enough to be
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