As educators, we often strive to create a calm and positive learning environment for our students. We work hard to regulate our own...

I’ve spoken to many districts who are doing some sort of hybrid learning. I would also say that when I speak to people who are really...

In some of the long term contract work I do with districts, I have the honor of helping them set up virtual learning environments and...

When I first started teaching “meet them where they’re at” was becoming more and more of a common phrase as workshops and differentiation...

We are reminded everywhere we turn in education that we need to be reflective professionals. This means thinking about our practice, our...

I was asked to work on a new project where I was to design and develop a resource website for a school district’s technology department....

Growing your PLN is one of the most powerful things you can do for your own professional learning. Period. But, I find that people don’t...

A few months ago, I wrote a piece called The Rules of Teacher Engagement which discussed teacher engagement and what it means when...

This is the second post in the series. You can find the first post on defining your core beliefs here. There has been a lot of discussion...

A while back, I created a post called What is the point in blogging  where I referenced the development of my core beliefs. Very quickly,...

Since beginning my administrative position, I am responsible for more professional development days and have been attempting to provide...

This is the fifth post in the #hierarchyseries. You can find the first post here. Updated 10/9/2019 In an effort to support professional...

Awhile back, I began trying to delineate what needed to be in place for a teacher to really have the best chance of being innovative in...

Today, I was at a Technology Director’s meeting. I know it may not sound riveting exactly, but it is one of the best cross-district...

I am in my sixth district in 12 years. There have been various reasons as to why I’ve left my positions over the years. I’ve been laid...

I don’t typically make New Year’s Resolutions because I feel reflection and change should be fluid, not fixed to a certain date or time,...

I was scrolling through the Twitters yesterday, and found this tweet by Tom Loud: I love discussing climate and culture because they...

Being on vacation but still desiring to keep up with my blog, I asked my good friend and colleague, Renee Reszel, to provide a guest...

I have had some of the most wonderful bosses on the planet. People that are truly still my mentors and friends, some of the first people...

If I could choose one of my goals in which I was guaranteed to make happen prior to leaving education, it would be to create leaders who...