Mr. Keating – Dead Poets Society Robin Williams, who would have turned 70 earlier this year, is brilliant and Mr. John Keating in Peter Weir’s terrific (but far from perfect) Dead Poets Society. Returning to his alma mater, John Keating is a teacher ahead of his time, challenging his students to question norms and find…
Teach & Serve | Vol. 7 | No. 19 – THE TOOLBOX: Realistic Optimism
Years ago, I was blessed to be in a position to hold seminars with groups of educators designed to discuss and build leadership skills both informally and formally, internally – for the individual and externally for the school. As we discussed leadership skills and qualities, we would talk about new tools being put in our…
Eduquote of the Week | 12.6.2021
Advent increases our hope, a hope which does not disappoint. The Lord never lets us down. Pope Francis
Teach & Serve | Vol. 7 | No. 18 – THE TOOLBOX: Presence
Years ago, I was blessed to be in a position to hold seminars with groups of educators designed to discuss and build leadership skills both informally and formally, internally – for the individual and externally for the school. As we discussed leadership skills and qualities, we would talk about new tools being put in our…
Eduquote of the Week | 11.29.2021
When all the trees have been cut down, when all the animals have been hunted, when all the waters are polluted, when all the air is unsafe to breathe, only then will you discover you cannot eat money. Cree Prophecy Native American Heritage
IntelliPop! | No. 9 – Jake Epping | 11.22.63
We have just passed the anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. At various points in my life, I have been fascinated to distraction (and have completed voluminous reading) on the subject. One of the most unique takes comes from American master Stephen King in his novel 11.22.63. I will not ruin the…
Teach & Serve | Vol. 7 | No. 17 – THE TOOLBOX: Gratitude
Years ago, I was blessed to be in a position to hold seminars with groups of educators designed to discuss and build leadership skills both informally and formally, internally – for the individual and externally for the school. As we discussed leadership skills and qualities, we would talk about new tools being put in our…
Eduquote of the Week | 11.22.2021
All things are bound together.All things connect. Chief Seattle Native American Heritage
Teach & Serve | Vol. 7 | No. 16 – THE TOOLBOX: Compassion
Years ago, I was blessed to be in a position to hold seminars with groups of educators designed to discuss and build leadership skills both informally and formally, internally – for the individual and externally for the school. As we discussed leadership skills and qualities, we would talk about new tools being put in our…
Eduquote of the Week | 11.15.2021
When you are in doubt, be still, and wait; when doubt no longer exists for you, then go forward with courage. So long as mists envelop you, be still;be still until the sunlight pours through and dispels the mists -as it surely will. Then act with courage. Ponca Chief White Eagle Native American Heritage