Category Archives: Teacher

Teach & Serve V, No. 35 The Greater Fool April 1, 2020 It seems to me to refer to those people who are radicals, who are undaunted by conventional wisdom, who are fearless. It is April Fools Day. Obviously.  I … Continue reading →

Teach & Serve V, No. 34 It Doesn’t Always Work March 25, 2020 We must speak truth – truth to colleagues, truth to power. We must do so offering suggestions and solutions, through-lines and conclusions and ways forward. The majority … Continue reading →

Teach & Serve V, No. 33 Dissenting Opinions March 18, 2020 How a leader responds to dissent defines leadership. When decisions must be made, good leaders determine what to do based on each individual case, weighing the opinions of others … Continue reading →

Teach & Serve V, No. 32 R-E-L-A-X March 11, 2020 Let’s take a moment. Let’s take a pause. Let’s take a break. Simple message today: R-E-L-A-X. Really, that’s it. Relax.  It is early March. Spring Break is a few days … Continue reading →

Teach & Serve V, No. 31 Guys? And Other Difficult Adjustments March 4, 2020 I try to choose my words very carefully when I communicate in print, in digital form, in person. I try to think critically about the words … Continue reading →

Teach & Serve V, No. 30 One-on-One February 26, 2020 There are times that we as teachers and administrators feel we must “grab” someone as we see them – in the hallway or at lunch or the like – because … Continue reading →

Teach & Serve V, No. 29 Is It Getting Hot In Here? February 19, 2020 As a learned friend of mine once said: “Anyone can call the fire department. Leaders are checking the wiring before the spark ever ignites.” I … Continue reading →

Teach & Serve V, No. 28 Students Don’t Fail In February, Teachers Do February 12, 2020 Yes, some students will not meet the standards by which we must judge their performance and, at the end of the day, some will … Continue reading →

Teach & Serve V, No. 27 The Difficult Conversation February 5, 2020 Good leaders know this. They know that engaging in difficult conversations is part of the work of being a leader. They know that putting these conversations off only … Continue reading →

Teach & Serve V, No. 26 Power: Do You Think It’s Yours? January 29, 2020 As teachers and administrators, we must be wary of being too comfortable with our power and must always understand that power is a covenant to … Continue reading →