Self-awareness is the silent companion to all the leadership competencies. It infiltrates decision-making when you’re trying to decide if you want to study for that geometry exam or if you want to … [Read more...]
Are your students college and career ready?
As the world we live in continues to gain a wider global perspective, educators need to better prepare their students to be college and career ready so that they can excel in a global economy. But in … [Read more...]
Tackling the Accountability Question
Anyone who enjoys football like I do and is a DC native has most likely noticed that the Washington Redskins are leaving something to be desired this football season (I believe that something desired … [Read more...]
Back to School Around the World
Recall that first day back to school. Spending hours trying to pick out the right outfit, worried if the new teacher was going to be strict or fun, and not getting a wink of sleep because there was … [Read more...]
Lean In and Lead On
Sheryl Sandberg, who is the chief operating officer of Facebook, has been in the headlines recently (for all the right reasons) due to the 2013 release of her book, ‘Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will … [Read more...]
Summer Reading: A Free Vacation
Reading is one of my all-time favorite activities and has been since I was in elementary school. The summer is the perfect time to catch up on your reading; even if you can't be soaking up the rays at … [Read more...]
The National-Youth-At-Risk Conference in Las Vegas
Looking for a conference that trains adults who serve youth to create safe, healthy, caring, and intellectually empowering educational environments that foster the well-being of all children and … [Read more...]
Reflections on Sandy Hook Elementary
History is said to repeat itself and the recent horrifying events at Sandy Hook Elementary have proven that to be true. America has mourned after each of these tragic events, but we have only made … [Read more...]