I noticed something the other day. I noticed that sometimes we are reluctant to go to each other with problems. Not all problems, just the ones that have to do
Are we willing to follow our own advice? Read Post »
“Hey mom, did you see the grade on my recent quiz? I got a 10% and I am not sure why. I asked the teacher and I am still not
The Story Behind that Pesky Parent Email Read Post »
Do you ever find yourself spending more time worrying about the “end” than appreciating the moment? Today, as I was looking out at the beautiful temporary colors of fall in
Settle in the moment Read Post »
The stage is lit, and the sold out crowd waits impatiently for the first performance. Quincy Elementary teachers take their place off stage. The music begins, and then…magic! In my
Looking through my Twitter feed and listening to voice messages on Voxer, I found myself uncharacteristically dismissing ideas that were being shared. It was weird, it was like I was
New Ideas Can Be Scary Read Post »
This month, the #CompelledTribe is blogging about times we were contacted by a former student, telling us what an impact we had on their lives. Those messages are the best,
Finding Diamonds in the Rough Read Post »
Whenever I am in charge of others’ time, I feel a great sense of responsibility to make that time worthwhile and transformational. I don’t want to waste a single minute,
Leading from the Inside Out Read Post »
Which problem seems more solvable to you? I cannot believe that parent. I have NEVER been treated so horribly. This is the worst day ever. What a huge mess! OR I
This is the Worst Day EVER! and Other Exaggerations Read Post »
The honeymoon is over, eh? Now that we have several weeks of the new school year under our belts, the spit-clean shine on the faces of all those children has
Is the honeymoon over? Read Post »
Who are you listening to in the classroom? Who are you focused on? Your students or yourself? One of the variables in moving from good to great as an educator
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