I have been working on a personal goal this school year to be less judgmental. I have Matthew 7: 1-7 posted in my office to read every day. If you are not familiar with the verse, here it is: Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge … Continue reading My Intentions
Author: bknightlearning
We Say ALL
I listened to a podcast recently that really sparked some thinking about living in a purpose based school and having clarity of that purpose among all members. This past year, the high school where I serve rewrote our mission statement. Our new mission statement contains three key components: serving a diverse community, developing independent thinkers, … Continue reading We Say ALL
You have it all figured out…
This week, a colleague brought up a blog post that I had written a couple of weeks ago. She said he really appreciated the post and said, “you seem to have it all figured out.” The comment made me stop in the conversation. I corrected her and quickly said, I have nothing figured out. If … Continue reading You have it all figured out…
The Power of Reflection
A couple of years ago, I attended a conference and had the opportunity to sit in a session run by Kathy Nimmer (@Kathy_Nimmer) who was the teacher of the year for Indiana that year. The session was entitled: Emphasizing Reflective Practice: How Contemplation Can Foster Excellence. (I decided to attend this session because I believe … Continue reading The Power of Reflection
No I’s; No My’s
I was recently talking to a teacher and he shared with me a goal he set for himself this summer that he is striving to carry with him into the school year. The idea is simple, he has been trying to eliminate, or at least limit the use of, the words "I" and "my" from … Continue reading No I’s; No My’s
Do I Have To?
Do I have to go to bed...eat that for dinner...brush my teeth...take a shower...make my bed…clean my room? As we have prepared to go back to school, I feel the “Do I have to...” questions have grown exponentially with my kids at home. My response is usually somewhere along the lines of: “you are free … Continue reading Do I Have To?
I want my kids to fail!
Yes, you read the title correctly. Here are my four kids. I love them all dearly, and I want them to fail! Ok, take a deep breath, lower your heart rate, and let me explain why. I want my kids to be successful; I want them to be passionate; I want them to achieve their … Continue reading I want my kids to fail!
Teach Like Someone’s Life Depends On It
A few weeks ago, I read a short article from a motivational speaker. The speaker discussed how he stays so engaged each time he speaks. When speaking, he states, he operates under the assumption that at least one or two of the people in the room are actively considering taking their own life. He wants … Continue reading Teach Like Someone’s Life Depends On It
Summer Mindset
It has been about a year and half since I ran my first, and only, marathon. I have run a couple half marathons since then, but in the past six months my running schedule has become minimal. In all honesty in the busyness of a new position this year, my entire workout schedule has suffered … Continue reading Summer Mindset
Unless – An Open Letter to My Students
An open letter to the students I serve… Like most, I appreciate a good Dr. Suess story. I do not believe we are ever too old to enjoy a little wisdom from Dr. Seuss; my favorite of his stories is The Lorax. Like many of his tales, there are valuable life lessons that go along … Continue reading Unless – An Open Letter to My Students
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