Can AI Teach Empathy?
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 […]
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Leading a Learning Community
Reframing ‘Drill and Kill’: Why Repetition is Essential for Mastery
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
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Effective Communication in Education: Bridging the Gap Between Intentions and Impact
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
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The Power of Challenging What You Think You Know
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
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Conquering Impostor Syndrome
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
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Do we need to de-emphasize memorization in education?
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
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Decoding Digital Deception: A Journey into AI and Bias
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
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Balancing Innovation and Well-Being in Schools
In the past several years, my work has been focused primarily on two things: innovation in education and personal well-being. Yet many would look at these two separate topics where
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Finding Strengths in Perceived Weakness
Sometimes, what we consider a problem might actually be a strength. This idea has resonated with me for years since I read Malcolm Gladwell’s “David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the
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Start with the Strengths of the Adults
We often talk about finding the good in our students, but do we do the same for the adults? Do we tap into their passions and strengths, or do
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