In 2019, I wrote, “4 Thoughts to Help You Move Beyond Harsh Self-Criticism,” and I was revisiting this post lately after a conversation with a friend. In education, people […]
4 Thoughts to Help You Move Beyond Harsh Self-Criticism (Revisit) Read More →
This past week, I put the finishing touches on a new book I will be releasing in 2026 with the subtitle, “Moving People Forward, Together, in Contentious Times,” and
For the month of July 2025, I wanted to revisit some of my past blog posts and reflect on why I wrote them in the first place. Today’s “revisit”
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It was three years ago this week that we decided to move from Western Canada to Orlando, Florida. I remember getting into a car with my two dogs, Odom
What Moving Taught Me About Growth Read More →
A question I am often asked in podcasts and conversations with teachers is, “What books are you reading?” Sometimes I think it’s because they are genuinely interested in what
5 Non-Education Books That Changed How I Think About Teaching and Leadership Read More →
Should schools always listen to student voice? Yes. Do they have to always act upon what they hear from their students? Kind of. Here is what I mean by
Student Voice in Schools: Why Listening Is Essential (Even If You Can’t Always Act) Read More →
If schools focus on “back-to-the-basics,” is there room for innovation in education? This is a question I have been thinking about a lot lately, and it has been a
Can Innovation and the Basics Coexist in Education? A Mindset Shift for Modern Schools Read More →
I learned a little lesson from running when I was in pain: try not to focus on the pain but on something that brings you joy. This doesn’t mean the
Create the Future You Want: Lessons from Running, AI, and Education Read More →
On a podcast, I was recently asked, “How do you keep up with change?” What we know about the world is that it is constantly changing; it is the
You Can’t Keep Up With Change — But You Can Keep Getting Better Read More →
“Math is stupid.” I remember saying that to my high school math teacher, and even though Seinfeld never really took off until after I left high school, I am
When We Dismiss What We Don’t Understand Read More →
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