Now more than ever we have technology to solve problems, answer our questions, and free up more time. What I find to be the most mind-boggling, is that more so than ever, our young people cannot figure out some of the simplest tasks. Is it because we are not doing a good job helping them... Continue Reading →
Live in the Present
My best learned lesson are taught to me through my own children. Recently, my son has been feeling anxious. I would say, "Don't worry about that" or "That seems silly to think that". What I have now learned is I was dismissing something that was real and scary to him. I was failing at acknowledging... Continue Reading →
Are Students Invested?
It's not about me. It's not about you. It's about the students. In Alan November’s book, Who Owns the Learning, his message is clearly heard and conveyed as, Empowering students to lead in their learning, and for teachers to make the subject material relevant to the lives of students.. In a world where teachers are... Continue Reading →
This I Believe…
In the spirit of the season, now more than ever, I reflect upon what I believe. This I believe… There is good in everyone. Life is a marathon not a sprint, but the occasional sprint is necessary. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. Don’t take no for an answer, and if you do be okay with it. Ask... Continue Reading →