Tag Archives: teacher

The current educational landscape calls for a bold reevaluation. Let us consider this post a spiritual successor to my Halloween “Horror of Education” post. Let us also note that, over the past couple weeks, I completed a regular ritual which … Continue reading →

Take action. Choose a few people each week to thank. As Meister Eckhart says: “If the only prayer you ever say is ‘thank you,’ it will be enough.” Thanksgiving is tomorrow and I find myself reflecting on something I have … Continue reading →

We can make a difference – one assessment, one student, one day at a time. Having spent three decades in the trenches of Catholic education, both as a teacher and an administrator, I have witnessed educational paradigms and approaches shift … Continue reading →

This means listening. This means talking. This means communicating. One of the things I adore most about living the life of an educational leader is August. I love the start of the year rituals. I love opening faculty meetings. I … Continue reading →

Should we talk about issues? Yes, we should. In the time honored tradition of fixing the barn door after the cow has come home, I present a post about politics and the classroom the day after the US presidential election. … Continue reading →