December 17, 2022
On December 3, 2022, my Purdue Boilermakers got to play in the Big Ten Football Championship. They lost to Michigan, 22-36. But, really? They won. To me, it felt like Read more…
September 30, 2022
Hello, Friends! I have missed you! It has been a while, right? Since we last talked, a few things have changed. It’s been over six months since I hit “Publish.” Read more…
March 12, 2022
His joy was contagious. I could feel his enthusiasm. I wanted to know more. “I just loved it so much! I just want to take a week off just to Read more…
January 29, 2022
Getting it wrong is a dead end… unless… Working to get it right is a you-turn. Have you ever made a mistake? Have you ever said something you wanted to Read more…
December 31, 2021
Hey, Friends. I’m sorry. I just couldn’t do it this year. I’m exhausted. With so much happening in 2020-2021, I just needed to take a few moments for me. Instead Read more…
Over the years, I’ve tried so hard to find the perfect hands-on opportunities to bring the learning to life for students and teachers alike. I didn’t just want to be Read more…
December 30, 2021
I’ll never forget this conversation I was having with a colleague a few months ago. Given these unique times of 2020-2021, our friendly banter grew into a little more. We Read more…
December 29, 2021
Formative opportunities are intentionally lower-cased to be lower-stakes. SUMMATIVE assessment is upper-cased because IT’S FOR A GRADE! Several formative opportunities precede one summative assessment. Inferring formative quantity might authenticate summative Read more…
December 28, 2021
Last week, I went to the store to pick out a card for my wife. While scanning the shelves, I was taken aback by the overwhelming selection, the analytical shoppers Read more…
December 19, 2021
It’s not your fault. In that moment, in that context, and with all the information you had at the time? You did the best you could. You made the right Read more…
November 19, 2021
It may be one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World, yet to me, it’s a grand gift that keeps on giving. Like reading the same book at different Read more…
November 12, 2021
I can’t believe that this actually happened. It was just lunch. After all my reading, researching, and reflecting on best practices, here was daring leadership right in front of my Read more…
August 7, 2021
It’s a first! Twice? I never thought I would see this in any sport–let alone the Olympics. Check it out: Such a medals-winning moment! Yet, it would not go unnoticed, Read more…
July 31, 2021
Nearly by definition, educators are a passionate people. Indeed, the work is sacred. Getting it right might require unique character, values, and skills. I’m thoroughly thinking through more… perceptions as Read more…
July 18, 2021
Hello, Friends! Since shifting into my new role, I find myself wanting even more time to process and reflect. I haven’t blogged or posted as much lately. However, I can’t Read more…
July 10, 2021
Perhaps, one of the best things to know is when it’s your time to retire, move on, or change. And then to embrace it wholeheartedly. Maybe shelter-in-place gave me a Read more…