Category Archives: Principal

My favorite novel is John Irving’s A Prayer for Owen Meany. This is a book I return to over-and-over, reading it once every 18 months or so. I never tire of the language, of the lyricism, of the politics, of … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

One thing I know about teachers is that they have massive influence. Their words are felt. Their words resonate. Their words change people’s perspectives.   The works of Charles Dickens, the words of Charles Dickens, have changed the world perspective.  Christmas … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →