Educational Leader | Speaker | Writer
Dating back to 1911, coal miners in Britain began taking canaries in birdcages into the mine shafts with them. Canaries had a sensitivity to dangerous gases, such as carbon monoxide. Miners worked in areas that had potential for gases to be exposed after a mine explosion or fire. If the canary became distressed or died, miners... Continue Reading →
Last year, I watched in amazement as leaders exposed the powerful opportunities that are derived when schools provide outlets for students to pursue their passions. The movement in passion projects has been fueled through the work of leaders like Girish Venkat, Founder & CEO of Thrively, and Angela Maiers, Founder of Choose2Matter, to provide a... Continue Reading →
It was a great year! I had a blast! It had a lot of ups and downs. It was a tough year. It was awesome! One down, 25 more to go. After seventeen years in education, I think I have used all of the responses above to the all too familiar question from others during... Continue Reading →
One summer while in college, I was invited to house sit for a wealthy family for a week while they were on vacation. It was the perfect set up in that I didn't have to take care of any pets - just water the plants, get the mail, and keep a watch over it. Before... Continue Reading →
On May 30, 1911, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway held the Inaugural Indianapolis 500. Although there is controversy surrounding the winner of the race and methods taken by the winner, Ray Hourron's ingenuity and innovative idea transformed how we all drive today. Among the other cars arriving that morning for the race, Ray's car had a... Continue Reading →
Scientists at MIT engineered an invisible form of second skin which not only protects the skin but also can reshapes it. My son got geeked out about the video below that shared this breakthrough in multiple applications for patients and shared it with me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkpT5BihMio I am completely amazed by the genius in creating a... Continue Reading →
Funny how life has a way of turning the tables when a teenager grows up and eventually has a teenager! I can distinctly remember a conversation with my father when I was in high school. "Neil, I think we need to get you a math tutor?" "Why, Dad? I'm not failing my math class." "People... Continue Reading →
I have come to appreciate the notion for leaders to seek innovation and stimulate risk-taking and curiosity by saying "Yes" first before finding ways to make it happen with the reality of time, money, and obstacles. Saying "yes" first is empowering to others and invokes a sense of curiosity, affirmation, and boldness among the team.... Continue Reading →
In addition to the amazing Principals I get to work with in Worthington Schools, I am also honored to collaborate and connect with phenomenal Assistant Principals as well. Our Assistant Principals lead work in our schools, such as: the master schedule, local and state testing, staff development, assemblies, recognition events, duties, ceremonies, buildings and grounds,... Continue Reading →
While I tend to write a lot about cultivating leadership, I was approached last week with a question - what kills leadership? It didn't take me long to know the answer. Not just from observation but, admittedly, from personal experience. Just like the reputation of a restaurant, it can take years to build in a positive... Continue Reading →
Neil Gupta, Ed.D. 