In the book Illuminate from Nancy Duarte and Patti Sanchez there is an inspiring quote reminding us of one of the primary responsibilities of leadership today: Leaders anticipate the future. They stand at the edge of the known world, patrolling the border between “now” and “next” to spot trends. They help others see the future, […]
Archives for February 2016
#edleadership in a 1099 world
Earlier this year I had the opportunity to have a conversation with Dr. Rod Berger as part of a series of interviews he is doing with Superintendents across the country. It was a great conversation in which I had the opportunity to share the work here in Salisbury Township School District. In the interview, we talk about […]
Meet 9 innovative education thought leaders!
One of our goals this year in Salisbury Township School District is to revisit and revise our beliefs and vision for teaching and learning. As part of the learning process, we have been connecting with innovative thought leaders – experts in creativity, personalized learning, assessment and other areas of current educational innovation. Through these connections, […]
School Leadership Meets Mindfulness: 3 Strategies
As part of Educon 2.8, I was able to attend Dr. Spike Cook‘s session on mindfulness: Balancing Connection and Isolation with Mindfulness. I’ve been interested in the topic for several years, making it’s practice a goal that I’ve achieved with mixed success. Mindfulness is particularly important for school leaders as our workday is often filled […]