I traveled all over this past summer to speak at different schools and conferences. It was great to meet so many wonderful educators and their leadership teams. The spirit and energy that educators bring when they return to school is something truly unique! During one particular trip, I had two very nice experiences. They were…
I’ve always enjoyed cutting the grass and trimming the edges of my lawn. As a young teenager, I had my own lawnmower and would cut lawns around the neighborhood. As the years went by, I upgraded my equipment. I bought a trimmer, a blower, an edger, and other things like that. I always enjoy the…
I recently took part in an online training course with Kevin McGowan, a NYS Superintendent of the year from Brighton Schools in Rochester, NY. Kevin has an easy going nature, a good sense of humor, and a great ability to read the room. He started the training with a question to get people engaged. He…
Hey friends, here is another guest blog written by my friend Dr. Chad Dumas. Chad is a Solution Tree PLC at Work®, RTI at Work®, Assessment, and Priority Schools consultant, international presenter and award-winning researcher whose primary focus is collaborating to develop capacity for continuous improvement. Having been a successful teacher, principal, central office administrator,…
Every summer I try to set up a little vegetable garden in my backyard here in Northeastern Pennsylvania, and many summers, I have struck out. I’ve changed the soil. I’ve fought with the deer. I’ve trimmed the trees, changed the water, but I continue to strike out year after year. This year with the advice…
