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Math Aptitude: Fact or Fiction

Math aptitude I cannot tell you how many conversations I’ve had over the years with parents who have told me that their child isn’t capable of doing math because he … Continue reading

November 2, 2013 · Leave a comment

To Minecraft or Not — That is the Question?

To Minecraft or Not — That is the Question Before I go any further, I must admit that I am very new to the discussion about a very popular video … Continue reading

September 26, 2013 · 1 Comment

Inspiring Hope in our Schools

Keeping Hope Alive in Schools Hope! According to Merriam-Webster.com, to have hope is to cherish a desire with anticipation: to desire with expectation of attainment: to expect with confidence: to … Continue reading

September 1, 2013 · Leave a comment

Celebrating Difference: The New Normal

In preparing for a brand new school year, I find it helps me to have a theme for the year. This guiding principle helps to give me focus essentially serving … Continue reading

August 25, 2013 · Leave a comment

Teacher Action Plan: Starting the School Year

Any teacher will tell you there is a huge amount of excitement about starting a new year with new students and families; however, it can also be a very stressful … Continue reading

August 20, 2013 · Leave a comment

A Caring Classroom: Best School Starter

A Caring Classroom: Best School Starter As we slowly transition from summer pause to school ready, I continue to reflect upon the essentials needed to begin a great school year. … Continue reading

August 16, 2013 · 4 Comments

Tips for Starting the New School Year

Believe it or not the start of the new school year is just around the corner. Many of you have developed a successful routine to start the school year that has … Continue reading

August 7, 2013 · 5 Comments

“Connections Make Learning Stick”

I’d like to share another wonderful voice from the TED Talks Education series, Rita F. Pierson. Pierson, a forty-year veteran educator, was always an advocate for children and in this … Continue reading

August 6, 2013 · Leave a comment

Leaning into Technology

For years, educators have struggled to define successful technology integration. Like many of my colleagues I, too, have worked with teams of other school leaders and teachers to determine how … Continue reading

July 10, 2013 · Leave a comment