Was I resting… or just managing another system? That question caught me off guard last week, somewhere between coordinating Christmas traditions, managing holiday logistics, and making sure everyone else experienced ease. The week of Christmas is supposed to feel like a break. The calendar clears. The inbox quiets. The pace slows (at least on paper)….
It’s December, which means I’m running on a cocktail of holiday adrenaline, strategic planning energy, and the creeping realization that something’s got to give. . Can you relate? Here’s my mid-year truth: I’m tired. Not the “I need a vacation” tired. The “I’m not sure this pace is sustainable” tired. And the tricky part is,…
When I first started teaching, I was the one sneaking new tools into the classroom. The early adopter, the “let’s try it and see what happens” teacher who saw technology not as a distraction but as a bridge: a bridge to creativity, collaboration, and the kind of engagement that made learning come alive. Fast-forward to…
How One Spilled Bowl of Blueberries Became a Leadership Motto in Our Family Some lessons in leadership don’t come from books, boardrooms, or conferences. Sometimes, they come from your kitchen floor, covered in blueberries. Our youngest son was about three years old, and it had already been one of those days. You know the kind:…
They don’t put it on the calendar. There’s no formal notation on your schedule, no school-wide memo that says, “Warning: The emotional weight of this season is about to get heavier.” But those of us in education feel it. As the school year winds down, the load we carry quietly intensifies. And it’s not just…
