As I enter my 24th year in education, I have been reflecting on all the different starts to the school year I’ve had. You know, those few days before the kids get back where we try to cram in all the latest state mandates or blood-born pathogen talks? As a teacher, I always felt a…
The Instructional Coaches Newsletter …Â You know it … you have seen it … you might have even hit the delete button on a few of them. Each week, coaches spend HOURS putting together the most perfect newsletter but … why do they do it? Recently, I put together two pretty extensive blog posts on…
For most of us, it’s that time of year again…. Back to School time! I’ll bet you are gearing up for another school year… Or, perhaps you’re just starting off in education, or in a new district. Perhaps you’ve moved to another field related to education, or you’ve left altogether. As a district, perhaps you’ve…
Bueller? Bueller? The image of Ben Stein’s sleepy-headed, gum-popping history students in the 80’s classic Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is probably not far from the history class adults experienced in their own high schools across America during the last few decades of the 20th century. Given this, it is no surprise that parents of today’s…
This year, I’m excited to have a seat on a panel submission for SXSWEdu. The session is titled, “Inclusive Community in Post-Pandemic EdTech” and Community Voting is open August 9 – 21, 2022. The SXSW PanelPicker process helps determine which sessions are chosen for the event. Your help with voting and even leaving a comment…
As a K12 educator, you know that social media can be a complicated space. You want to reach out to colleagues and collaborate, but you don’t want to risk undue criticism from your learning community. That’s where K12Leaders.com comes in! We create a safe, professional space for educators, staff, and administrators to share and network…
Hi Everyone, This week on Ask the Tech Coach, we welcomed friends from MassCue on to discuss their upcoming Google Certified Coaching cohort. Personally, I am looking forward to being a part of this group as I take the journey into the world of GCC. https://www.teachercast.net/captivate-podcast/google-certified-coach/ I’m always looking for great guests for upcoming shows. …
Imagine you traveled to a country where the people didn’t speak English. How would you communicate with others about your basic needs like a place to stay, your meals, and what parts of the city are safe? Would you panic or feel scared? What would you need to feel safe? How could others who speak…
Forget Tutoring — What kind of gigs are there for school administrators and leaders? Teachers can sell lesson plans or administer standardized tests for a little extra $$$. But what about curriculum directors, superintendents, and the many other folks necessary to make schools run smoothly? Can they find after-school gigs too? Teachers have it easy….
To write poetry that is not meant to be read Can be daunting, so we’ll do this instead. On a special Monday night, 12 poets will gather. There will be laughters and tears, as they share things that matter. Why poetry you ask? Nothing strips away our surface like powerful words exclaimed on a stage….