Safety or Growth?
When I was 13 years old, I took a trip to Wisconsin Dells with one of my best friends and his family. We spent the days and nights going...
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PERMISSION TO BE GREAT
REFLECTIONS OF LIFE, LEADERSHIP, AND THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE
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Who's Your Tom Danner?
This post discusses an educator who has made a difference in the lives of so many through empathy, compassion, heart, intensity, and class.
Break the Script
Many years ago I was coaching baseball for Western Dubuque High School during the summer. We had a great deal of talent, but were...
Five Thoughts for 2018
People all over the world will identify resolutions, goals, or establish their #oneword for the year in the coming hours or may have...
Caught in the Moment
There is definitely no shortage of initiatives or focus areas within education; researchers, authors, administrators, teachers, and...
More Than a Number
Recently we were given the results of Iowa Assessments (the standardized test in our state) for third and fourth grade students. I spent...
Why Do I Lead?
Throughout the past year I have become interested in social media and using various tools to make connections with educators across the...
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