It is snowing, again, in Williamsburg, VA! While this is a rare and unusual occurrence for certain, it is causing us to have three make-up snow days...
As a strong and research-centered Head of School, I love my local and university libraries. They are amazing places that are client-centered. The...
Tomorrow is Read Across America Day honoring Dr. Seuss! I am enjoying a tongue twister, "There is a Wocket in my Pocket'. Get out there and enjoy...
This article confirms for me that trends come and go, but best practices are essentially stimulating books/article, inspiring and capable teachers,...
Growing up in a predominately Italian and Portuguese community~ I was always fascinated by the way girls were treated compared to their brothers. I...
What a wonderful geography project that really engaged students!Sixth grade students at the Morristown-Beard School,Morristown, in New Jersey,...
In a recent article by William Parker, he provides leaders with some similarities of leadership to flying in the fog. As a person who formally held a...
As a teacher of Advanced Placement World Geography, I spend a great deal of time helping students use, interpret, and enjoy maps. Here are a few for...
In this thoughtful Harvard Business Review article~ Boris Groysberg and Robin Abrahams (Harvard Business School) offer advice to maxed-out~ stressed-...
As a long standing and active member of the Foundation for Human Potential, I invite you to see the results of our recent symposium in Chicago. The...
Check out this free web quest on Presidential trivia-lots of interesting facts! http://gailhennessey.com/index.shtml?presidentcyberhunt.html*...
Which program serves as the best model for gifted children?Thats an interesting question~ sure to bring out a variety of responses. In this blog~ Id...
The Bill of Rights Foundation (BRinstitute) is sponsoring an exciting contest asking students to tweet the name of their favorite president and why!...
Every academic knows that in February there is always an energy dip in the classroom that has nothing to do with the temperature outside. It is all...
Everyone talks about the SMART goals~ the acronym stands for Smart~ Measurable~ Attainable~ Results Oriented~ and Time Bound (SMART). While I am not...
I love history....always have~ especially world history. Unfortunately~ kids don't always see the excitement in history. Maybe~ showing that history...
Scott first came to me with the idea to start his own Lego robotics club during open house.In a very matter of fact way~ he said. I know what I want...
I appreciate and applaud Twitter! It is timely~ relevant~ appropriate~ and inspiring. I am engaged in a world of visual beauty~ stunning quotes~ and...
Conversation abounds in art~ military~ leadership~ business~ medicine~ and the list extends to sports~ recreation~ and houses of worship:...
Culture is encouragement! Culture is value added action! Culture is a composite of our actions! While our school like all others is not perfect~ we...