Apr 11Rethinking Grading and Assessment Practices — Part 1 — Why Change?There has been a multitude of conversations regarding assessment and grading practices, focusing on shifting practice that makes more sense not only for the current time we live in but also moving forward. In a recent survey where I asked about some of the big problems we are facing in…Assessment Practices10 min readAssessment Practices10 min read
Apr 4Go Lead TodayOne of the quotes that I am most known for is the following: “We need to make the positives so loud that the negatives are almost impossible to hear.” It has been shared back with me over the years and has been a rallying cry for many to share the incredible things that are happening in schools every day that people outside of the buildings have…Educational Leadership5 min readEducational Leadership5 min read
Mar 15Keeping Appointments with YourselfIn a recent professional learning session, a teacher asked me, “Do you have any suggestions for maintaining my own wellness while the demands of my job are so high?” I simply replied, “Learn to say no.” She immediately blushed because she knew that she had said “yes” to everyone all…Educational Leadership2 min readEducational Leadership2 min read
Jan 24“We should work on changing ourselves before trying to improve others.”I loved this excerpt from “The Maxwell Daily Reader,” a collection of excerpts from John Maxwell’s work in short page segments. …Education Leadership4 min readEducation Leadership4 min read
Oct 18, 2022Empathy Leading to a Co-Created ActionI have been reading the book “Persuasion; The Art of Influencing People” by James Borg and have been enjoying it. This portion where he defines “empathy” and then provides examples resonated: “Empathy is the ability to identify and understand the other person’s feeling, ideas and situation.” It’s listening with your…Empathy2 min readEmpathy2 min read
Jun 14, 2022“The only way to change your life is to take action.”I saw this video on TikTok from Mel Robbins, and in the middle of the night, I woke up and thought about it, and had to share it here. @melrobbins The habit of hesitating in moments of change is what’s keeping you stuck. The only way to change your life…Carol Dweck2 min readCarol Dweck2 min read
May 17, 2022Quitting or Starting Something New?I believe it is essential to stick with things and work your way through them. Except when I don’t. Here is an example; you work for several years getting an education degree, and then you go into the profession to realize that it is not for you. Or maybe, you…Becca Ribbing2 min readBecca Ribbing2 min read
Apr 5, 2022“So much with so little.”This blog post is part of my personal challenge to take one quote from this beginning of the year compilation and dive deeper into what the quote means to me! This would be a great challenge for not only someone diving into blogging, but it could also be great for…A Letter To My Kids5 min readA Letter To My Kids5 min read
Dec 14, 20214 Ways To Not Let Others Dim Your LightToday’s “revisit” post, originally shared in 2017, was written at a time when I can honestly say I was struggling with my own self-doubt. I will say that I can be especially hard on myself often, which can often lead to success in many areas. But there is a difference…George Couros5 min readGeorge Couros5 min read
Nov 16, 2021Celebrating People Across the HallwayHave you ever felt professional jealousy toward you for an achievement you made? I guess you probably have, and I can say that I have felt that myself. It takes away some of the “shine” of the moment (or longer) of being proud of something you have accomplished. Bluntly, that…Innovate Inside The Box2 min readInnovate Inside The Box2 min read
