Make School Different: Digital leadership & Transformation
This past month we have been running a project in our school district we call #STSDLearns. Throughout the week, teachers and administrators provide a glimpse of what goes on in our schools via tweets tagged with the #STSDLearns hashtag. I'm pleased … [Continue reading]
Several items crossed my various feeds this past weekend, prompting me to surface ideas about the importance of practitioner voice in advancing the vision we seek for teaching and learning: Pens and paper are holding your kids back, says Microsoft … [Continue reading]
Over the past few weeks I’ve been reflecting on my work in my new role as Superintendent. The greatest challenge I’ve experienced is to not be consumed by the day-to-day work and find time to slow it all down, making space for both reflection and … [Continue reading]
I'm one of those people who finds myself reading (and listening) to multiple books at the same time. I'm not sure why, but it has it's pros and cons. Probably something I should think about changing. Currently, I'm working my way through Hattie's … [Continue reading]
Last week I shared a post outlining 6 reasons Superintendents should start using Twitter. Engage with constituents Engage with policymakers Connect with professional organizations Network with superintendents locally and nationally … [Continue reading]
This is the first in a two-part series on helping Superintendents get started using Twitter. The second part of this series: Twitter for Superintendents; The WHAT and HOW. It’s 2017, and social media has undeniably become a permanent part of the … [Continue reading]
Last month I was quite surprised to be recognized by PAECT as the 2015 Outstanding Leader of the Year at the annual PETE&C conference. Thanks to Robin Burns, Diahann Snisky and Kelly Wetherhold for putting forth the nomination. But most … [Continue reading]
Cross-posted to SalisburySD.US. I have often shared that great things happen in our schools and classrooms. I know this because I get to see it...every day. Our professionals - teachers, teacher leaders and administrators - work tirelessly to … [Continue reading]
I've started reading Anya Kamenetz's new book, The Test: Why Our Schools are Obsessed with Standardized Testing -- But You Don't Have to be. While I'm early in the book, it is an easily accessible read for educators and parents. By the end, I'm … [Continue reading]
In the last post, Moving toward transformation...., I shared how a colleague (@lfuinihetten) and I were days from the opportunity to dig deeper into our leadership challenge and working with 18 other school districts from across the country, … [Continue reading]