Finding the Leader Inside Might Cause Discomfort Outside
I have been reading Lauren Kaufman’s collaborative book, “The Leader Inside: Stories of Mentorship to Inspire the Leader Within,” and I have enjoyed the stories about evolving as and becoming an […]
View ArticleEducation and Brown M&Ms
In this month’s blog revisit, I thought about this fascinating story about the band Van Halen (I am probably dating myself with the reference!) and this seemingly urban legend of […]
View ArticleNot “Only” a Teacher
There has been no point in my career when I have been “only” a teacher, and I was reminded of that recently. I shared the following “Run Reflection” on Instagram […]
View ArticleWho is in the room for your professional learning days?
Years ago, I remember being invited to speak for a professional learning day with a school district in Nebraska about the importance of innovation in education and empowering learners. The […]
View ArticleCreating a Podcast with NotebookLM; What are the negatives and positives of...
I first heard about NotebookLM from Cristina Capretta in the pre-conversation on my podcast and, to be honest, never really thought much about it. She shared that this new […]
View ArticleThe 3 New C’s To Consider? The Importance of Creation, Connection, and...
Each Saturday, I write an email newsletter on “3 Things,” which is a random list of ideas on learning, leadership, and life. This format gives me both structure and routine […]
View ArticleA Traditional Focus on Constantly Moving Forward
I have shared an Internet meme that has resonated with many in education. It goes a little something like this: “Tradition is peer pressure from dead people.” It is meant […]
View ArticleBeing Observant and How Teaching Others Can Impact Learning
In “Innovate Inside the Box,” Katie Novak and I share strategies and discuss the importance of being observant and making connections that could be valuable for learning. In the book, I […]
View ArticleWhat is the purpose of school and how do actions align to that vision?
I see a lot of posts debating topics in education, and you might have seen them as well. Whether it is how to teach reading, skills in math, or the […]
View Article4 Ways To Not Let Others Dim Your Light
This month’s blog revisit, “4 Ways To Not Let Others Dim Your Light,” is one that I come back to often. Sometimes, I am feeling low, but sometimes, I am […]
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