What Moving Taught Me About Growth
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 […]
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5 Non-Education Books That Changed How I Think About Teaching and Leadership
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
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Student Voice in Schools: Why Listening Is Essential (Even If You Can’t Always Act)
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
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Can Innovation and the Basics Coexist in Education? A Mindset Shift for Modern Schools
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
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Create the Future You Want: Lessons from Running, AI, and Education
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
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You Can’t Keep Up With Change — But You Can Keep Getting Better
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
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When We Dismiss What We Don’t Understand
“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
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When AI Assists, But Humanity Speaks: Writing and Reflection in a Digital Age
I send a “3 Things” newsletter to my community each week, and that format has allowed me to explore a wide range of topics on teaching, leading, learning,
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The Impact of How We Communicate Rejection: Leading with Respect and Grace
Many people are applying for new roles currently, and how you treat those who end up dealing with the rejection of not getting a job will say a lot
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Granny Shots and Greek Ribs: What My Parents Taught Me About Love, Legacy, and Presence
As you all know, I’ve loved the sport of basketball since I was a kid. Growing up in Canada, it was almost sacrilegious not to play hockey. Although I played
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