“I promise…” are words added, often unconsciously, to statements we make to others. Other add-ons include, “… believe me”, “…to be honest with you”, and “… you have my word.” We speak these words and we hear others speak them, … Continue reading
Classroom Observations Open Door of Black Box Teaching
Consider this profile. “I am a professional educator with an earned baccalaureate from a teacher preparation program at our state university. I am an English major who is an expert in causing children to use language to learn, to clarify … Continue reading
Expand Your First-Hand Knowledge To Grow Your Credibility
First-hand, second-hand or third-hand: how “handy” is your decision making? When you make a decision based upon information, which of the following do you find most credible? First-hand – information gathered by what you personally have heard, seen and experienced. … Continue reading
Board Members: Perch Like A Bird To Learn About Your School
Information is powerful and firsthand gathering of information without bias is essential. Given this as truth, how can a school board member be informed about his school in ways that do not cross the lines between board and administration and … Continue reading
School – A Compact of Good Faith
Watching your child leave the security of your vehicle, walk under the hump of her backpack to the schoolhouse doors, and disappear inside is a leap of faith. I sat watching her form disappear behind the darkened glass of the … Continue reading