A Principal's Reflections

I have been sharing on this blog insights on personalization for the past sixteen (16) years. During my years as a principal, we emphasized a shift from “what” to “who” to help students take greater ownership of their learning.  From using Poll Everywhere...

"Learning is not a spectator sport; it is an embodied journey where every step forward strengthens a neural pathway."
In my book, Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms, I challenge educators to rethink the traditional "sit and get" model that has dominated instruction for decades.  If we are truly going to prepare students for a future that values agility, creativity...

We are currently standing at a pivotal crossroads in the field of education, as I shared in both Disruptive Thinking and Digital Leadership. On one side, we have the timeless, fundamental principles that make a school function successfully, including...

Every January, the education world is hit with a familiar tsunami. We return from the break, hopefully rested, only to be met by the relentless "New Year, New Initiatives" cycle. It’s like clockwork: a burst of energy to overhaul grading, pivot to new...