Sep 19, 20184 Questions Learning-Savvy Leaders AskRecently, 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, 2018If You're an Early Adopter, This Might be Your Biggest Blind SpotYou 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, 2018The Best Part of Our Story is YouI'll never forget sitting in the audience of Minnesota's largest conference for elementary principals. It was February and despite the...
Oct 16, 2017A 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, 2017Can 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, 2017On Being PresentMy 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, 2017Fences, Wells & Mona LisasA 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, 2017Nothing Worthwhile Begins as EffortlessIf 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 NowWe'll be starting a free month-long Virtual Cohort studying the book, Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital-Age...
Mar 16, 2017One Thing that Scares MePart of me feels awkward admitting what I'm about to share. However, I think transparency and purpose should prevail over my own...