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 […]
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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
Forever Their Teacher: When Respect and Belonging Last a Lifetime Read More →
Technology accelerates learning, good and bad. Why schools must focus on depth, intentional thinking, and learning, not chasing the newest tools.
Technology Accelerates Everything: Why the Focus Should Be on “Depth” Rather Than “New” Read More →
Students need strong foundations and the ability to learn, adapt, and grow. In an AI shaped world, the purpose of school is helping learners thrive in change.
Since I have been speaking at events, one of the things I try to do as quickly as possible is build rapport with the group so they see me as
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What is the impact on children when schools and families work together to help each child find success in a way that is meaningful to them? Obviously, it is impossible
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A reflective collection of quotes that inspired growth, humility, and resilience, shared to help educators and leaders begin 2026 with purpose and perspective.
20 Inspirational Quotes to Start off 2026 Read More →
Forward, Together is about moving from conflict to community, collaboration over division, and building schools with people, not against them.
Forward, Together: How Focusing on Solutions Inspired My Latest Book Read More →
The reviews for my latest book, “Forward, Together: Moving Schools from Conflict to Community in Contentious Times,” have been coming in, and they have been much better than I
Find Your Passion, Find Your People: Lessons from “Forward, Together” Read More →
There are certain scenes in movies that stick with me long after I see them, not only because they are memorable but also because they bring a sense of
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