Leading Up

08/21/2019

This year-long leadership experience is FULLY-FUNDED for educators. You don't want to miss this opportunity for your school team!

Our 2020 Fellowship Application is open now! Join the network of incredible educators and leaders as they ask big questions, set bold vision, and create something new to transform student learning. Apply by Sept 15 for priority consideration, at www.trueschool.org/apply

08/11/2019

This provides an entry point for students of all economic backgrounds rather than the ‘what did you do this summer?’.

08/09/2019

Studies show that children who are more active exhibit better focus, faster cognitive processing, and more successful memory retention than kids who spend the day sitting still. A+ Schools - North Carolina promotes the inclusion of movement throughout all academic content.

08/08/2019

Working with Audrey Garrett Gators staff on enriched assessment. With A+ Schools - North Carolina

08/07/2019

Short. Simple. Powerful.

The message in Unchain the Elephant is simple: to fully experience all life has to offer, we need to break free from our chains and rediscover our inner creativity…

08/05/2019

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04/16/2019

Build habits that will lead you to excellence.

04/15/2019

Monday remains my favorite day of the week!

03/29/2019

What do your teachers really know about project based learning or using projects to assess mastery? Check out this informative article.

Instead of focusing on the desired learning outcomes, this approach merely seeks out tasks that might be fun, or at least keep kids busy: “The activities, though fun and engaging, do not lead anywhere intellectually. (They) lack an explicit focus on important ideas and appropriate evidence of learning.”

Far too many students are doing projects that look creative but offer almost no opportunity for real learning. Time for the Grecian Urns to go.

03/28/2019

Seeking a Director of Academic Growth and Retention for an innovative and growing K-8 Charter School located in Wilmington, NC. Please feel free to share within your network and to reach out with any questions.

Find your next great career opportunity at Coastal Preparatory Academy: A Challenge Foundation Academy

03/28/2019

One of the largest contributors I often see in struggling schools is a lack of structure and design around fostering EQ in staff and students. This is a data point that should drive action in every school leader and teacher.