Category Archives: Teacher

I am a jacket and tie guy almost every day. I am a jacket and tie guy almost every day. I believe that educational professionals should dress the part. And, while I jump at the chance to wear jeans and … Continue reading →

This is not just about the calendar turning a page. As we gear up for the second half of the school year, I find myself reflecting once again on Temporal Landmarks, a concept I stumbled upon years ago while reading … Continue reading →

I begin the year 2025 with the word CHERISH. Over the course of the last few years, I have taken part in a movement among the educational community (and the community writ large, I am certain) to select a word … Continue reading →

Our work … reaches through time. We do not get tired of good Christmas songs. Well, I do not, anyway. I look forward to their repetition each year. On this Christmas Day, here is what has become my traditional Christmas … Continue reading →

Please forgive the sentimentality, but it is my birthday. Today, I have decided to share 55 reasons that fuel my passion for teaching and fill my heart with gratitude. Please forgive the sentimentality, but it is my birthday. Here’s to … Continue reading →

What we name and call things has meaning. I am an English teacher and always will be. I know that words are powerful. What we name and call things has meaning. I am currently serving in my fifth high school … Continue reading →

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 →