Recently I finished the book “Teach Like a Pirate.” I have to say: what a fantastic reminder of why I–and … More
Tag: PD
Missouri Teacher Academy – Student Engagement
Two weeks ago we had our monthly session for the Missouri Teacher Academy. This month’s topic was student engagement. We combined … More
Restorative Discipline in Schools
This past week I went to a local professional development presentation on restorative discipline. The speaker was Dr. Derek Wall, a … More
Engagement is key
This year I’m part of the Missouri Teacher Academy, which meets once a month to share and discuss teaching practices. I … More
Teacher Professional Development Needs a Makeover
Recently The New Teacher Project (TNTP) released an important study of teacher professional development. The study, titled “The Mirage”, aims to expose how taxpayers waste … More
Being a Lifelong Maker
Yesterday I, along with other local educators and administrators, got to take part in a tour of the new makerspace at … More
Affton 1:1 Symposium
The past two days I participated in the first Affton 1:1 Symposium. The purpose was to bring together local educators … More
