Over the next month, our house will be celebrating two graduations! My oldest son, Keegan, will be graduating college, and my youngest son, Jaiden, will be graduating high school. I remember when Keegan graduated high school. Despite all of my fatherly advice and perspective as an educator, he found himself at the end of the... Continue Reading →
“Weren’t You Paying Attention?”
I wish I could tell you that it happens less often at our house, but I think every 2-3 days one of the family members asks a question that results in a look of disappointment followed by the response, "Wow, did you not hear me talk about this yesterday." Or, even worse, "Are you kidding?... Continue Reading →
Transitioning Into a New Role by Conducting Listening and Learning Sessions
Spring is the season when many educators are taking on new roles for the next school year. There is sense of excitement in the magic of possibilities. And, while there might be a tendency to sit down and begin creating plans, investing time in conducting "Listening and Learning" Sessions at the beginning of the transition... Continue Reading →