When the world says, “Give up,” Hope whispers, “Try it one more time.” ~ Author Unknown A common response, when people find out that I work with junior high school students, is an eye roll and a comment to the effect of, “I could never do that.” The thought of spending five days a week with nine-hundred … Continue reading
This is the first in a five part series on what I view as critical qualities for 21st Century educational leaders. These posts are not intended to be all-inclusive, nor are the topics addressed in any particular order. Please note that when I use the term “leader” my intent is to include all school members … Continue reading
“Most students do not learn how to succeed in the American education system; they spend most of their time learning how to survive the American education system.” ~ Sharon Rose Sugar Today was a challenging day. My motivation level was inversely proportionate to the time of day. It was one of those days where I … Continue reading