Apologies are Treatments that Should Never Be Delayed
During my first two years as a Dean of Students (Assistant Principal), I struggled combatting teachers’ perceptions of the behavioral standards to which we were
April 16, 2018
Category: Lessons I’ve Learned
Mental Health as a 1st Generation College Student
I remember walking through Harvard Yard my Sophomore year after taking a test in one of my classes (Portuguese, I think). My head was down
April 9, 2018
Every Interaction is an Opportunity to Build Rapport
Earlier this year, during a coach-in with Kellen Hayes, one of our teacher leaders, I asked him what he was most proud of. He shared
November 16, 2016
Leading By Example: A Great Leader Picks Up Orange Peels
During my first year as an administrator as a High School Dean of Students, I was lost about what it meant to be a great
November 10, 2016
Remember Why You Got Into Education
I didn’t get into education to monitor detention, dish out consequences, or manage lunch duty. I got into this work to motivate, inspire, and engage
November 3, 2016
Building a School Culture: Where’s the Vending Machine?
Before you start building out a school culture, it’s important to put some thought on the implementation behind it. During my time in education, I
October 26, 2016