Tag Archives: Leadership

Teach & Serve V, No. 13 You Know What’s Really Scary? October 30, 2019 I am frightened that we in education are all too often tied up in how difficult or work is or by the hurdles we face or … Continue reading →

Teach & Serve V, No. 12 The Highest Duty October 23, 2019 … to lead is to serve. To serve is to support. Anything else distracts from our central call as leaders. I firmly believe that the best leaders serve … Continue reading →

Teach & Serve V, No. 11 When We Are “On” October 16, 2019 Being “on” is a professional hazard for those of us who work at schools. Whether it is in the parking lots of our buildings or at Target … Continue reading →

Teach & Serve V, No. 10 It’s Not What They Think, It’s How They Think October 9, 2019 “Lead them to knowledge, yes. Hone their skills for sure. But, please, please, please, teach them what to do with what they learn. Teach … Continue reading →

Teach & Serve V, No. 9 Everybody Knows This Is a Bad Idea October 2, 2019 … challenging non-specific language – asking for that language to be clarified – is a necessary step in good communication. Walk into the faculty … Continue reading →

Teach & Serve V, No. 8 The Brave and the Bold September 25, 2019 I believe we are better when we are not surrounded only by those who agree with us and those with whom we are safe. I believe … Continue reading →

Teach & Serve V, No. 7 Accountability September 18, 2019 There is a reason the connotation of accountability trends towards the negative. People like me are doing it wrong. I am ever fascinated by denotation and connotation. I suppose that … Continue reading →

Teach & Serve V, No. 6 Engage the Real World September 11, 2019 To do less than engage with the world around our students is to shirk our roles as educators. It is to do them a massive disservice. I … Continue reading →

Teach & Serve V, No. 5 The Right Question September 4, 2019 Therefore the question is not why are people not doing the things we ask, the question is, when they do the things we desire, why are they doing … Continue reading →

Teach & Serve V, No. 4 We All Thought It Was Going to be Flying Cars August 28, 2019 What does this have to do with us as educators? Only everything. My wife is a high school teacher with almost … Continue reading →