Building Upon A Firm Foundation

In building taller buildings, architects and engineers cannot ignore the foundation. In teaching our students, we cannot ignore the foundation.

May 30, 2025 1

Sherlock Holmes and Covert Thieves of Attention

Teachers should think a little more like Sherlock Holmes in their classroom to improve attention and learning.

March 3, 2025 2

Obsessions and John Hattie

Scrabble board. Spells school, to learn, read, math.

Teachers are obsessed with teaching, but are they obsessed with learning?

February 10, 2025 1

1,000,000 Thank Yous

I owe you a thank you. : )

December 6, 2024 3

Do I Have Your Attention?

Read about my upcoming book : )

August 6, 2024 1

A Teacher of Psychology Discusses Astrophysics

What can a teacher of psychology tell you about astrophysics?

March 20, 2022 3

Reflections and Priorities

How has this year of teaching impacted my priorities?

April 1, 2021 1

The Illusion of Multitasking and its Impact on Learning

How is the illusion of multitasking negatively impacting students' learning?

January 21, 2020 11

Three Tips for Surviving in Teaching

This profession can be overwhelming. What have I learned in 14 years of teaching that have decreased stress/anxiety and helped me enjoy teaching so much more?

December 17, 2019 9

The Most Important Question in Education

What is the most important question in education?

April 26, 2019 13

Learning on a Prayer

Learning on a Prayer
What does the classroom say about the learning?

September 30, 2018 6

Out of Cite, Out of Mind

Teachers should be critical of statistics they see on social media.

July 12, 2018 5

Teachers as Critical Consumers of PD

What do I carefully consider when met with professional development?

June 20, 2018 16

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