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4 Questions Learning-Savvy Leaders Ask
Recently, a student approached me in the lunchroom to pitch an idea. The idea required a little bit of help with technology - which I was...
Sep 19, 2018

If You're an Early Adopter, This Might be Your Biggest Blind Spot
You might be thinking we all have blind spots, right?! So what's the big deal? I'm inclined to agree with you, but some blind spots are...
Jun 6, 2018


The Best Part of Our Story is You
I'll never forget sitting in the audience of Minnesota's largest conference for elementary principals. It was February and despite the...
Apr 11, 2018


A Short Story and Lots of Slime (Video)
I was in the lunchroom last week when a 4th grader approached me with a very concerned look on her face. She appeared as if she was on...
Oct 16, 2017

Can Teachers be Entrepreneurs?
For the past couple years, I've been fortunate to co-host an educational podcast with a very good friend of mine. We call our show...
Oct 10, 2017


On Being Present
My family has a multitude of traditions that keep us grounded and connected to one another. For example, during Winter Break we know that...
Aug 20, 2017

Fences, Wells & Mona Lisas
A couple months ago I heard a story that I haven't been able to shake. Our pastor shared the story from John 4:1-14 that I've heard a...
May 31, 2017

Nothing Worthwhile Begins as Effortless
If you haven't seen the above video yet you really need to check it out. George Couros blogged about it yesterday. I was immediately...
Apr 7, 2017


#RenLead Virtual Cohort Forming Now
We'll be starting a free month-long Virtual Cohort studying the book, Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital-Age...
Apr 1, 2017


One Thing that Scares Me
Part of me feels awkward admitting what I'm about to share. However, I think transparency and purpose should prevail over my own...
Mar 16, 2017

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