Mar 11, 2020Something SimpleThere aren’t too many things that stop me in my tracks. An incredible song, Pinkish-orange sunrises, And an educator who truly knows...
Mar 4, 2020The Things They Need Us to SeeSometimes we overlook the things people need us to see most. Recently, my daughter participated in a community musical for Frozen. Dad’s...
Feb 26, 2020One of Those MeetingsI was in one of those meetings recently where you know you need a big box of Kleenex nearby. It was one of those meetings where you...
Feb 19, 2020A Movie Microcosm on CultureWhen I was in high school (and probably part of college) my friends and I had this thing. And when I say “thing” I mean contest. The...
Feb 12, 2020A Pancake ParableThis weekend our family invited a couple of our kids’ friends up to our cabin to hang out. Over the course of the weekend, we played...
Feb 5, 20205 Things Your Plate Wants Your Principal to KnowEducators are seriously struggling with the demands being piled upon them. I don’t think it’s a stretch to say many of these dedicated...
Jan 29, 2020The Invisible ElephantSometimes it seems the older I get, the less I’m sure of. But this much I know; the path to meaningful change is paved with trust. Trust...
Jan 15, 2020A Story About ChangeOne person can have a profound influence on the culture of a classroom. But that same person can also alter the trajectory of a team or...
Dec 18, 2019When Good Leaders Choke (and Why You Should Too)I got a new car this year that's teaching me all kinds of things. The new car is ten years old, but I believe it's what people in the...
Nov 27, 2019Beyond PLNWe live in connected times. Sometimes it’s hard to believe how powerful the devices we casually tuck in our pockets really are. I joined...