Lone tree reflected in still pond against evening sky.
  • The 1996 Time Capsule

    Why Gratitude is the Ultimate End-of-Year Metric As the final weeks of the academic year approach, the “educational engine” typically hits its highest RPM. We are buried in finish lines: finals, graduations, closing out budgets, and checking off state mandates. In the rush to finish, we often forget to look back. I recently sat down…

  • From “Defending” to “Cheering On”: Redefining the Leader’s Shield

    I recently came across a post on LinkedIn that struck a chord. It discussed a harsh reality many of us have witnessed: managers publicly humiliating their teams. Whether in a boardroom or in front of a client, the impact is the same—it is incredibly demoralizing, unnecessary, and a fast track to destroying trust. I have…

  • Reflection, Curiosity, and AI Practices

    Erik Ofgang‘s article in Tech & Learning: “Recognizing When Not To Use AI” is a thought-provoking read for educators who are exploring and thinking about AI. This piece really resonated with me, bringing to mind a Reflective Teaching course I took during my journey as an educator. Erik Ofgang delves into the growing presence of…

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“The joy of leadership comes from seeing others achieve more than they thought they were capable of.”

~ Simon Sinek

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