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The Mighty Purpose of Being an Educator

What is education all about? Education is about educators working each day to raise human potential in students.

February 22, 2017 · Leave a comment

The Power of Vulnerability

Yes, empathy is tough to teach but essential for every child to learn.

February 21, 2017 · Leave a comment

Classroom Feedback

Everything that happens in the classroom is valid and essential to the learning process.

February 20, 2017 · Leave a comment

Principalaim: Top 10 of 2016

This year’s top 10 list from principalaim!

December 16, 2016 · Leave a comment

The Essence of Teamwork is…

Teamwork is a valuable 21st century skill that all children should learn.

December 15, 2016 · Leave a comment

Essentials for Today’s Classroom

What are the essentials for today’s classroom? Like principal George Couros (@gcouros), I believe the best classrooms encourage student voice, choice, and self-reflection. I also believe these classrooms provide lots of … Continue reading

February 23, 2015 · Leave a comment

Failure as Part of the Instructional Process

I don’t know about you but I love to explore the many ideas and perspectives available through the TED Talk series. Whatever the topic, I find these talks relevant and … Continue reading

November 16, 2014 · Leave a comment

Classroom Strategies to Foster a Growth Mindset

Like so many educators, each year I search for new and creative ways to inspire, motivate, and challenge my students. What I have discovered during the course of my career is … Continue reading

September 13, 2014 · 3 Comments

Book Series for the Digital Age

Over dinner this week, a friend asked if I knew anything about the Corwin Connected Educator Series. I didn’t but I was intrigued by what she told me so I went … Continue reading

August 21, 2014 · Leave a comment

Summer Planning: Incorporating Instagram into the Classroom

  If you haven’t jumped onto the Instagram bandwagon, then I may have a way to introduce this resource to you. I, too, am an Instagram novice, however, a friend shared a blog post from We … Continue reading

June 17, 2014 · Leave a comment