Atlanta K12 Design Thinking Challenge: Year 1
Check out photos and ideas from our recent two day design thinking challenge in collaboration with 11 Atlanta area public […]
Design Thinking, Innovation, Professional Learning, Teamwork
Communication
Letter to Middle School Families
Dear Middle School Families, I highly recommend reading “The Innovator’s DNA: Mastering the Five Skills of Disruptive Innovators.” The authors
Leadership, Philosophy, Strategic Planning
“The Succinct 9”
A Ridiculously Succinct ‘Cliff Notes’ Version of iPlan 17 “Design and Demonstrate” 1. Clarify learning outcomes. Lead students to mastery.
Book Review, Coaching & Feedback, Communication
Fierce Conversations: The Six Minute Summary
Recently, I participated in a book discussion over dinner with a group of friends from Leadership Sandy Springs. Here is
eportfolio, Technology, UbD - Understanding by Design
3 Major Initiatives in Middle School
1:1 Chromebook Program A Chromebook is a personal computer running Chrome OS as its operating system. The devices are designed to be used while connected
Digital Citizenship, Grounded in Christian Values
Take the 7/47 Challenge!
A few weeks ago at our annual Honors Assembly, a challenge was issued to the entire Mount Vernon community including
Coaching & Feedback, Instructional Rounds
Feedback from Instructional Rounds: New Network
A team of 4 Middle School Teachers and 4 Administrators piloted the second instructional rounds group in Mount Vernon’s Middle
Communication
Division Head Letter – February 2014
Dear Middle School Families, Two consecutive snowstorms have provided a great deal of excitement and opportunities for rescheduling key events.
Grounded in Christian Values
29 One Anothers
1. Be at peace with one another (Mark 9:50) 2. Wash one another’s feet (John 13:14) 3. Love one another deeply (1
Communication
Letter to Middle School Families – January 2014
Dear Middle School Families, Happy New Year! As admissions season advances, I want to invite you to participate in the