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Coaching and feedback given to teachers in a culture where each one’s goal is to be the best in his/her field is a powerful thing. Yet often, this has not
Continue readingWho was your greatest coach? What does a coach do?
One of the most fun parts about my job is the opportunity to coach and give feedback to teachers who want to be the best in their field. We are
Continue readingInstructional Rounds: An Experiment in Coaching and Feedback For Educators
Every day (no exaggeration), I am informed about a posting, screenshot, or conversation happening online or outside of school involving students. They are usually either mean-spirited or pertain to content
Continue readingNavigating Middle School Waters: Partnering with Parents
September 24, 2013 Dear Middle School Families, Reflecting back on the first six weeks of school, I am amazed at all that our students have accomplished. I am proud of
Continue readingEssential Questions in Middle School This Month
The question was recently posed to me, “Is customer satisfaction measured at our school?” It was a response to a series of quotes have been tweeting from one of our
Continue readingIs Customer Satisfaction Measured in Your School?
Soft power is a concept developed by Joseph Nye of Harvard University to describe the ability to attract and co-opt rather than coerce, use force or give money as a means of persuasion. Nye coined
Continue readingHow Might Teachers Use Their Soft Power?
I’ll be honest – I don’t know the answer to this question yet. However, I am intrigued by it. And committed to the ideal. Our family is full of educators.
Continue readingHow Might We Create Irresistible Faculty Meetings?
A famous quote from Teddy Roosevelt has become an inspiring norm in our Leadership Council meetings…
For the past few years, I have been experimenting with a variety of approaches to email. My goal has been to respond to every email in a timely fashion and
Continue reading# 25 Cracking the ‘Email Code’