TL;DR: School systems should all have the same end goal for students. In order to achieve this goal, schools need to be aligned on what they are teaching and how they are preparing their students. School systems are designed for multiple purposes, including but not limited to a) Opportunity to Learn, b) Student Growth, c) Develop Lifelong Learners, d) Teach … Read More
Learn From My 5 Mistakes When Presenting at an Event
TL;DR: Mistakes are opportunities for growth if you learn from them. Have a backup presentation saved and/or bring notes in case something happens to your presentation plans. Invest in an adaptor that can allow your presentation to work with Mac or PC equipment. Use the microphone! You don’t want to lose your voice. Embed any video clips into the actual … Read More
Submitting Conference Proposals
TL;DR: There are opportunities out there for you to be a presenter. Over time, you will become more comfortable presenting. Don’t be afraid to get started. Submitting Conference Proposals Spring is upon us, and many of us are looking for conferences to attend or, better yet, speak at. Many of you readers out there are planning on going to the … Read More
Reroute Your Life’s Run: Motivation
TL;DR: Lack of motivation often gets in the way of doing what is best for your body and mind. Listen to what your body is telling you it needs. Focus on taking care of yourself and replenishing your body to sustain your physical and emotional health. Running. Jogging. Jwogging (jog/walking). Call it whatever you like, but think about how it … Read More
Pinewood Derby: Continual Growth and Success
TL;DR: Watching my son learn and grow over the years in the derby car races is a lot like watching your school grow. Over time, we reflect, make adjustments, and improve. We can celebrate the growth and successes along the way. Last weekend, we raced our Pinewood Derby Cars in our pack Pinewood Derby event. I say “we” raced because … Read More
