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Sep 19, 2018
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...
Jun 6, 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...
Apr 11, 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...
Oct 16, 2017
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 10, 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...
Aug 20, 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...
May 31, 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...
Apr 7, 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 1, 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...
Mar 16, 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...
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