If you follow my blog, you know I am a huge believer in the importance of positive working relationships between instructional coaches and school administrators, especially building principals, to really maximize the impact coaching can […]
Have you heard of Sub Hack? It was an idea designed by Charlie Shryock to create building-wide sub plans where students work on a passion project when their teacher is absent. You can read more […]
I’m so excited to finally attend one of the GAFE Summits put on by the amazing EdTechTeam in Franklin, IN on April 8-9, 2017 (I’ve been unable to attend the past two years it’s been […]
It’s that time of year in schools. That time when tensions are high and everyone is nervous about all the state testing that has either begun or is about to begin. Teachers are feeling the […]
Citizenship. Digital Citizenship. Global Economy. Globally Minded. Empathy. Creative Problem Solvers. Bringing real-world issues into the classroom. These are all big topics being discussed and addressed in education, now more than ever. And rightfully so. […]
I’ve attended Ohio’s Educational Technology Conference (OETC) the past couple of years. This year I made it a goal to apply to present. I’m thrilled that I was accepted to do a workshop and a […]
Last February, I was accepted and attended the Google Innovator Academy in Mountain View, CA. It was the three most inspiring and eye opening days of my career so far. As part of the application […]
This week is Global Leadership Week, with many free events happening all week! Global Leadership Week is described on their website as a, “weeklong convening of virtual and face to face events designed to celebrate […]
So… I did it! I created the first version of what started as my vision for the Google Certified Innovator application. I definitely don’t think it’s perfect, but we were encouraged to get our prototype out […]
Yesterday I submitted my application for the Google Certified Innovator program. There are likely hundreds of applicants, and they are only accepting around 30 people this round, so I’m not holding my breath. I did […]