I recently spent a weekend painting and redecorating my living room. Stripping the old wallpaper on one long wall provided a lot of reflection time. There were times when the whole process moved along smoothly. Yet, there were other times…
Thinking outside the box…
“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I — I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” ~Robert Frost Yes, I realize “Thinking outside the box” may be an overused cliché. But it continues…
Build It And They Will Come….
A recent visit to Dyersville, Iowa has caused me to reflect on the movie shot in Iowa: Field of Dreams. The game of baseball is composed of many parts. Players who specialize in a certain positions. Coaches to guide the…
Engaged, Involved and Accountable…
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” ~Benjamin Franklin Holding students accountable for learning is a key characteristic of effective classrooms. This doesn’t have to mean exposing students to numerous worksheets, assignments,…
I Can, We Can, You Can!
“When people tell me they will give it a try, I say don’t bother, you have already decided to fail. It takes more than a try, it takes commitment. A commitment is a promise you stick with, no matter what.”…