Friday, November 23, 2018

Appreciation in Spite of the Outcome

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I'm feeling gratitude this season for something I didn't expect. As a teacher, it is natural to walk away from an unsuccessful les...
Saturday, November 26, 2016

More of My Discoveries about Teaching and Learning

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More of my reflections on teaching and learning on  NNSTOY, Edweek Teacher-Leader Voices, and educationpost : Flying Solo: The Nee...
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Sunday, February 14, 2016

Beyond Test Scores: Why I #LoveTeaching

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When I reflect on what I love most about teaching, several things come to mind. The "Ah ha!" moments, appreciative hugs, smi...
Saturday, January 23, 2016

The Most Compelling Voices

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Governor Gary Herbert speaks to the Education Excellence Commission. Each month I leave the Governor's Education Excellence Commiss...
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Tuesday, December 29, 2015

The Greatest Barrier to Instructional Effectiveness

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I am one of the lucky ones. In my 28 years as an elementary teacher, I have been encouraged and challenged by professionals who work...
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Sunday, October 25, 2015

Catch and Unintended Release: Utah's Challenge of Teacher Retention

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Utah STOY's: Riddle '14, Beck '11,  Gallagher-Fishbaugh, '09,  VandenAkker, '12 Utah teachers are hard-working, i...
Saturday, August 22, 2015

Dualism in Learning: Fast and Slow have Equal Value

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During my recent fellowship in Peru, I learned of the Peruvian culture’s appreciation for dualism.  Man and woman. Life and death. Day an...