In my career, I am most proud of three things, but in addition to that there is one aspect of my career that I value above all else, and for that … [Read more...] about A Brief Reflection on Thirty Years of Service
Don’t Forget to Look Up
I was out walking the other day and I took a detour into the woods. I took the detour so I could be fascinated with what I might find, but I walked … [Read more...] about Don’t Forget to Look Up
Back to Work
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Teachers of the Pandemic
Teaching during this pandemic has been an arduous challenge for so many reasons that could not have been fully anticipated, but teachers have … [Read more...] about Teachers of the Pandemic
Reflection on the Pandemic
6/20/20 Just checking in again, now that we're reaching the end of the school year, a year like no other. Who knows what the fall will bring. … [Read more...] about Reflection on the Pandemic
Paths to Leadership
There are many "unofficial" leaders in a school building and sometimes there are "official" leaders who lack leadership legitimacy. All teachers … [Read more...] about Paths to Leadership
A Gift From my Father
On my first father's day without a father I'm reminded that, although I am no artist, as my father was, I developed from my father an ability to … [Read more...] about A Gift From my Father
Exercising Grocery Store Patience II
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Exercising Grocery Store Patience
Bank Card Debacle A shaky old man in line in front of me at the grocery store tried to pay with his ATM card (it looked like an ATM card, but for … [Read more...] about Exercising Grocery Store Patience
Running Shoes
It was not the first day of winter but it felt like it today because it was the first snow of the season (2 inches) where the driveway needed … [Read more...] about Running Shoes
Congratulations Gabe, Ph.D
Gabe, I believe your defense is a week from this Friday. So, soon you'll defend your dissertation, reach the end of a long journey. But Gabe, man, … [Read more...] about Congratulations Gabe, Ph.D
Happy Birthday Ben
Happy birthday Ben. Being your dad has always been a privilege and a tremendous gift to me and that hasn't changed at all in 30 years. Reflecting … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday Ben