Category Archives: Leadership

Teach and Serve | Vol. 9, No. 9 | 30 Days | October 4, 2023

Posted on October 4, 2023 by admin

In my experience, most teachers are idealists. A viral trend among educators this year is to post two photos, one indicating how a teacher felt on September 1st and one showing the wear 30 days on. My own attempt accompanies … Continue reading →

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Teach and Serve | Vol. 9, No. 8 | Embrace the Expectation | September 27, 2023

Posted on September 27, 2023 by admin

Great teachers and great school leaders embrace the expectations of their position. Let us begin this blog with a statement which, I admit, may or may not be true: It is harder now than ever to be an educational leader. … Continue reading →

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Teach and Serve | Vol. 9, No. 7 | Laughter | September 20, 2023

Posted on September 20, 2023 by admin

How often are we wound tightly by the seriousness of our work? How often are we so taken with the gravity of the job that we forget to smile? How often do we suppress the urge to let go? When … Continue reading →

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Teach and Serve | Vol. 9, No. 6 | The Human Adventure | September 13, 2023

Posted on September 13, 2023 by admin

… the human adventure is also incredibly rewarding. It is rewarding for those who are centered and curious, those who embrace challenge and grow, those who are optimistic and open to change. I believe that Star Trek has formed me … Continue reading →

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Teach and Serve | Vol. 9, No. 5 | Power – Do You Think It Is Yours? | September 6, 2023

Posted on September 6, 2023 by admin

… true power in classroom teaching and school leadership comes from recognizing that power is cultivated when shared. Relationships in our schools are often defined by who is in charge. The majority of people observing a typical classroom setting would … Continue reading →

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Teach and Serve | Vol. 9, No. 10 | Fight the System | August 30, 2023

Posted on August 30, 2023 by admin

Because we typically trust the people with whom we have created said systems, we have trust in the systems themselves. Because we often venerate those who came before us in our institutions, we tend to venerate the systems they created … Continue reading →

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Teach and Serve | Vol. 9, No. 3 | Painting | August 23, 2023

Posted on August 23, 2023 by admin

The work of an educator is wonderful, to be sure, but it can feel Sisyphean. I have been a high school teacher and administrator for over three decades. Before I was an administrator and my responsibilities required me to work … Continue reading →

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Teach and Serve | Vol. 9, No. 2 | I am a Teacher | August 16, 2023

Posted on August 16, 2023 by admin

The names of those who have practiced my profession ring like a hall of fame for humanity – Clara Barton, Booker T. Washington, Buddha, Confucius, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Anne Sullivan, Moses, Saint Mother Teresa and Jesus. I have presented this … Continue reading →

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Teach and Serve | Vol. 9, No. 1 | Soundtrack + Star Trek | August, 9, 2023

Posted on August 9, 2023 by admin

As I thought about this week’s Teach and Serve, the music I was considering for the soundtrack of this year was pushed from my mind as recent music filled my ears and my heart: the music from, perhaps you guessed … Continue reading →

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IntelliPop! | No. 22 FINAL EDITION – Every Teacher I Have Ever Had

Posted on May 26, 2022 by admin

Every Teacher I Have Ever Had There is a scene at the end of The Rise of Skywalker when new Jedi Rey is supported by the voices of Jedi past. She needs their power, their strength and their inspiration. I … Continue reading →

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