Over the past few years, I have attended a number of retirement parties for teachers, administrators, and support staff members. Within these gatherings, I have interpreted a common theme from the comments and speeches centered around what type of legacy has been left by the retiree. As I listened to the various comments in recent weeks, I couldn't help but think about what I would like people to remember about me when my time in education has come to a close. We have all be

It's hard to believe we are down to the final two weeks of the school year. Time flies, and there is still a great deal to get accomplished in the next ten school days. This time of year is filled with excitement, but also a fair amount of anxiety, as teachers work diligently to get everything wrapped up. I have been thinking a lot about many things as this year closes while preparing for 2015-16. Assessment results, leadership teams, Response to Intervention, Positive Beha