Today I participated in a Wounded Warriors Walk in Williamsburg~ VA. Like many September days in Virginia~ today was~ by my New England roots~ "...
Today in my Constitutional Law class, I had the opportunity to teach the Six Thinking Hats of Leadership Theoryby Edward de Bono. I recommend this...
Perhaps, this might be of interest for a Bell Ringing Activity:I n a world where beauty is highlighted, a unique organization wants people to think...
We're into the second week of September, which means that Apple is revealing its latest version of the iPhone. Where previous events were met with...
I just completed another leadership book by another former CEO. The unlikely title, Love Works, by Joel Manby, caught my eye and was recommended by...
Bertolt Meyer was born with about an inch of arm below his left elbow. He uses a prosthetic arm known as the i-limb. Held on by suction using a...
Transitioning to our profession each year is a refreshing opportunity to reinvent ourselves. Through our talents to maintain a balanced life and help...
As featured in Smithsonian magazine, a 1,600-year-old goblet named the Lycurgus Cup (due to its depiction of King Lycurgus of Thrace trapped in...
Recently, during an open house, I met a students uncle, who had an accent. I became curious as to his nationality. I pointed to the mans pointed...
Dusting off my soap box once again:On the first day of every school year~ my husband would don what he called his teacher uniform. He wore a suit and...
Advice to teachers can come from many sources.When asking my students to give advice to increase the talents of first year teachers~ here is what...
A superintendent in Ohio stirred up controversy when he was caught having plagiarized a letter welcoming parents, students and staff.
Dr. Glenn...
As a teaching Head of High School, I seek the wisdom of those around me to nurture my spirit and feed my soul. We need this "food" to sustain a...
Results seem to be on the forefront of most minds with a stake in education. Whether it's teachers~ principals~ parents~ or students themselves~...
Dear Mrs. Tuttingsgood~
Thanks for the extra time you spent with me on my spelling every Tuesday and Wednesday after school this year. The...
Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Lao Tzu~ Tao Te ChingAbout five years ago~ when I first began teaching gifted...
I Posted this last year but thought with lots of new teachers at the forums~ it might be of value. Feel free to add any additional suggestions to the...
Starting the school year and need an activity? I have just added another topic at my website for teachers/kids~ FACTS to Wow your Friends! This time...
As teachers~ we are charged with continuously growing our talents. Our colleagues need it from us; our students expect it of us; our leaders know it...
I spent this first week of school on a myriad of community building exercises in my Constitutional Law/Government class~ Journalism~ and World...