What are the differences between happy teachers and unhappy teachers? While I have no data, I can say after 44 years in this ever-changing, fast-paced, engaging and spirited profession, I am happy! I owe it to some of the following:
Love vs. Fear I...
Summer Reading Tips
I have just completed my first three summer reading books that I can endorse for Art, History, French, and English faculty members.
Angels of Paris by Rosemary Flannery is a stunning illustration of the art and architecture of...
AP Art History Course Next YearI am proud to be teaching APAH next year and have 24 students already enrolled in this course of arts, ideals, patrons, and explorations of the real and ideal. Follow me @APArtHistory1#APAH #wcasagThis class will be an...
In the article below, one school discusses how its faculty meetings have been redesigned to meet faculty growth. In a similar fashion, my faculty meetings are conducted for in-depth staff development on general topics, PLC, and community building....
It is the first day of Spring! Get busy!Here is my "To Do" List.1. Clean off the top of my desk! Simplify the piles!2. Clean out the old journals and extra copies of everything; I don't need them! Toss them and simplify winter clutter!3. Sharpen the...
Because I work in a small high school with 120 students, we are busy with many events everyday. Here is a sample of how busy our students have been in the past two weeks! Please don't let anyone tell my students that they can't do it all! Let's...
I recently read an amazing piece on a blog by Shira Leibowitz(@shiraleibowitz) and felt a need to share her ideas with other leaders! Thank you! She has ten principles that can guide us as we navigate the frequently turbulent waters of school...
In the 60's we also reminded our leaders, "The times they are a chang'in", and that phrase is ever true in contemporary stressful school leadership situations; it is easy for the morale of any organization to take a dip when change occurs.Morale...
"Alternatives to Penalizing Students for Not Doing Homework"(Originally titled The Problem with Penalties) in an article by a Canadian educator, the ugly truth about homework academic punishments was candidly revealed!Penalties that are administered...
Like you, I care deeply for my students! I want to keep them safe from bullies, harm, stupidity, and their own adolescent errors. What better place to begin by reminding them of their need to protect themselves electronically from far-reaching...