It is teacher appreciation week!  I am fortunate enough to be the son of two retired educators, to be married to a phenomenal teacher (who is the daughter of two educators herself), and to serve a group of amazing teachers daily.  Over my ten years as an administrator, I have had the opportunity to observe- … Continue reading What Makes A Great Teacher – A Teacher Appreciation Week Post

I had the opportunity this week to speak to the seniors at the top of our graduating class. This group is an impressive selection of young people with an unbelievable amount of potential. My message, while easy to express in words was full of powerful ideas that will push and challenge each person to live … Continue reading Outside These Walls

I was talking to my daughter this weekend as I was making dinner and I mentioned that I needed to sharpen the knife I was using. She made a comment about how a sharper knife must make it easier to cut the food being prepared. I agreed and told her that a sharper knife is … Continue reading Sharp

I had the opportunity to speak with a group of college students this week who are education majors. In the weeks building up to this opportunity, I struggled to find the right topic to discuss with them and the message I wanted to impart. I went back and forth between a plethora of ideas;  using … Continue reading Leading with L.E.S.S.

In a conversation with a colleague this week, I was reminded of this image. This image is one I particularly like because of the humor it uses to make a very strong point. We are often blind to our own position and fail to realize the problems we are watching from the outside, ignoring or … Continue reading In This Together

I always appreciate time over breaks from school to catch up on things in life that seem to get lost in the busyness of school. Time to get a little more sleep, to read, to spend with the family, along with many other small activities is always wanted, needed, and appreciated during time away from … Continue reading It’s All Big Stuff

As we get closer to Spring Break, I find myself looking forward to a bit of time off. I am ready for a slower pace and for a little more time to rest. But, I have also found myself doing something I hate...wishing for time to pass quickly. I dislike when I catch myself wishing … Continue reading Wish Your Life Away

I struggle to get everything accomplished that needs to be done each day; I am sure that this is something to which many can relate.  In retrospect, this week has seemed extra busy.  Yes, Spring Break is just around the corner, and things always seem to get a little more hectic as you lead up … Continue reading The Blur of Multitasking

Doing things that you do not want to do is often what pushes you to greatness. Success does not come from only doing enjoyable things, or taking it easy. Doing things you are comfortable doing will continue to get you the results you have already achieved, giving you what you already have...a life of being … Continue reading I Don’t Want To

As we close in on wrapping up the month of February, I have to admit to you that I am tired.  Personally, I have come to find that this is one of the toughest times of year to push through. Despite the unseasonably warm weather, the lack of sunlight and the busyness of this time … Continue reading Training Day