Adopting A “Curiosity Mindset”
One of the joys of parenthood is the opportunity to see – or at least catch a glimpse – of the world through your child’s …
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Savor These Moments
Several years back, Anna Quindlen published one of the more memorable essays on parenting I’ve read. Written after all three of her children had left …
Walk and Rock for the Teachers
A few weeks back, we had a group of thirteen educators from New Zealand on our campus learning from Technology Director Don Orth, several Middle …
A Gentle Nudge
One of the early lessons I learned as a parent was how to short-circuit toddler-driven decision-making gridlock. You know the routine. You don’t ask, “What …
Be Innovative: Introduction to the Center for Teaching Excellence
Be innovative. That’s the injunction we gave to ourselves as the fourth plank of Vision 2015. The impetus, to my mind, came from two places. …
Back to School – Joys & Jitters
The night before school starts I almost never sleep. Excitement at seeing all the students back on campus, anticipation about the extraordinary experiences that await …