Join me, Allyson Apsey, as I stumble upon the fortunes of learning, laughing, and celebrating alongside incredible people.
I was 15 years old and starting my first job as a cashier at Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken on the westside of Grand Rapids, Michigan. All dressed up in my polyester pants and three-button shirt (in the very flattering color of concrete gray), I approached the cash register timidly. Standing next to me was a… Continue reading The Lee’s Chicken Theory
This summer has been one of self-reflection and momentum. Although, unfortunately, we are still facing the COVID-19 pandemic, I have decided that I am not going to let it rob me of anything this school year. It is not going to steal the joy I find in working alongside incredible educators. It is not going… Continue reading Four Steps to Defining Your School’s Core Values
One of the most profound moments I ever had when leading a workshop was the first time I asked a group of educators this question, "What might make a teacher feel unsafe at school?". I was speaking to a group of principals in Michigan and there were over 100 in the crowd. They answered using… Continue reading Evaluation as a Teacher Empowerment Tool
