Oh, the dream day. You wake up after a full eight hours of sleep. You enjoy coffee and breakfast in peace and greet your students,…
March 30, 2021
“I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.’” – Muhammad…
March 28, 2021
What would your kid say if someone asked them, “Is your mom/dad/teacher proud of you?” Do they know? Do they really know? I…
March 25, 2021
“If you try to do your best, there is no failure.” –Mike Farrell Saxon math is such a great curriculum. The math students it produces…
March 18, 2021
Reading? Writing? Math? Nicole, what’s really the most important thing for my child or student to learn? My answer? None of the Above.…
March 4, 2021
Captain’s Log. Winter, Day 1,578,325. The crew is restless, complaining of too much work and too little sun. Energy levels are much higher than output…
February 12, 2021
“Celebrate what’s working. Correct what’s not.” –Anonymous Grading. UGH. Grading. It may be one of the most toilsome chores of teaching. I get it. Grading…
February 4, 2021
Have you ever had that moment where it became crystal clear that there was a Big Thing you just HAD to do, as though your…
January 22, 2021
“The loftier the building, the deeper the foundation must be laid.” —Thomas a Kempis Aren’t skyscrapers amazing? They tower over the skylines of amazing…
December 10, 2020
A funny thing happens around this time of year. The twinkle lights, Christmas trees, and wreaths go up, and BOOM! Our motivation goes down. …
December 4, 2020
Imagine the year 2040. Where do you see your child? Are they happy? Are they employed, making money? Do they have friends, a family? Are…
November 19, 2020
“The more grateful I am, the more beauty I see.” – Mary Davis Hey there! How’s it going? It seems like gratitude is the…
November 12, 2020
On Gratitude: “When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.” —Willie Nelson Hey there! How’s it going? I hope well, but it’s…
November 5, 2020
Why do I love Club Month? I love it because it’s a big chunk of time where I see so many kids who have said…
October 29, 2020
“The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.” –Vidal Sassoon Hey there! How’s it going? I hope you are getting all…
October 8, 2020