So, it’s been a while since I’ve posted. Sorry – this was not my intent.  As I mentioned in a prior blog, my wife and…

Welcome to the new school year. Consider kicking it off by working with your students on setting behavior and/or academic goals. I tell younger students,…

We don’t know what we don’t know – this is the mantra that’s circled through my brain on several occasions this summer.  People have all…

So parents, are you enjoying time with your kids while school is out?  Though summer can be great for families, it can also present challenges. …

II’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Parents, you are going to get frustrated with your kids. But when that happens, find an…

Educators, this is just a reminder that It’s called summer break for a reason.  Your work August through May is draining, which takes a toll…

It’s Mother’s Day – and the end of Teacher Appreciation Week.  This seems appropriate since most teachers play the role of surrogate mom about 180…

Teachers, the May winds of change are starting to blow, ushering in summer and all manner of crazy and challenging behaviors. Though our students might…

Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed? Over-scheduled? Over-worked?  I regularly hear these sentiments from educators around this time of the school year.  I can tell we…

I find it fascinating and disturbing how much emphasis we place on paper/pencil evaluations in the school system when most job-related assessments are performance-based. I…

“After you.”  It’s a simple phrase and gesture, but one that provides insight into a person’s perspective and disposition.  Although this is an automatic response…

I’m fascinated by human behavior.  As I recall, my interest was sparked when I was in high school and read The Canterbury Tales.  It taught…