Instructional Rounds: An Experiment in Coaching and Feedback For Educators
One of the most fun parts about my job is the opportunity to coach and give feedback to teachers who […]
Coaching & Feedback, Instructional Rounds
Digital Citizenship, Grounded in Christian Values, Parent University, Technology
Navigating Middle School Waters: Partnering with Parents
Every day (no exaggeration), I am informed about a posting, screenshot, or conversation happening online or outside of school involving
Communication, UbD - Understanding by Design
Essential Questions in Middle School This Month
September 24, 2013 Dear Middle School Families, Reflecting back on the first six weeks of school, I am amazed at
Communication, Exceptional Customer Service
Is Customer Satisfaction Measured in Your School?
The question was recently posed to me, “Is customer satisfaction measured at our school?” It was a response to a
Classroom Management, Philosophy, Professional Learning, UbD - Understanding by Design
How Might Teachers Use Their Soft Power?
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
Communication, Professional Learning
How Might We Create Irresistible Faculty Meetings?
I’ll be honest – I don’t know the answer to this question yet. However, I am intrigued by it. And
Inspiration
#26 The Man in the Arena
A famous quote from Teddy Roosevelt has become an inspiring norm in our Leadership Council meetings…
Communication, Organization & Time Management
# 25 Cracking the ‘Email Code’
For the past few years, I have been experimenting with a variety of approaches to email. My goal has been
Communication
#24 What’s Your Communication Posture?
As teachers, one of our goals is to maximize all of the communication tools at our disposal. There are more