I come to this space every week to reflect on my learning. There are times I wonder what I will write about. Some weeks feel clearer than others, and some take a little more time to unfold. I’ve come to realize that it often has less to do with what is around me and more …
Who recognized a gift in you that you could not yet see in yourself? Not the accomplished version of you.Not the leader you have grown into.Not the title you hold today. But the earlier version.The person you were. Take a moment. Really take a moment.Picture that person. Because someone did. There’s a quote by Dr. …
Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a book launch that celebrated a friend and colleague. I was genuinely excited to be there, not just because of the book, but because of what it represented. We have to celebrate the people who have made an impact on us. They are part of the people we …
Recently I’ve been thinking a lot about what makes learning, leading, and educational ecosystems thrive. Over my two decades of serving in many roles in education, I have been witness to receiving change, implementing change, and leading change. All are hard. As Richard Gerver shares in his book Change, “You cannot thrive alone. Innovation and …
Recently I sat in a classroom where high school students were presenting a group project. They had just read Julius Caesar and were comparing some of the main themes with other historical themes that have transpired in our world. I was excited to see students standing in front of the classroom not only bringing a …
Recently, I was having a conversation with a group of leaders and was asked some of the ways I approach listening, learning, and leading. I love the way the three words were organized in this question. As a leader, many may think that you have to lead first in order to listen and learn. However, …
I was scrolling through social media the other day when I came across this quote: “Something I’ve thought about a lot: the people who helped me the most never asked for anything in return. And because of that, I’ve wanted to do more for them than I would have if they’d kept score. Generosity without …
As a K–12 district leader, there are weeks filled with meetings and unexpected projects that pull time away from other spaces. These responsibilities matter. Schools are complex learning ecosystems, and leadership requires us to be responsive to what each moment calls for. Still, the spaces that always feel the most magical to me are classrooms. …
In education we live in a sea of choices and resources. Each day can bring a new strategy to consider, a digital platform to explore, or a framework to unpack. As educators, we care deeply about getting it right for our students, so we read, we listen, and we reflect on what will continue to …
In my last blog post of 2025, I wrote a piece titled Five Lessons I’m Carrying Forward. The first lesson I shared was this: Confidence isn’t certainty. It’s comfort with failure. Teaching and leading ask us to learn in public. Lessons may not always land.Conversations may feel messy before they feel productive. Priorities may need …
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