There’s something sacred about the night before school starts. Not just one night, but two.The night before teachers return, and the night before students do. Even now, years after I packed up my classroom and stepped into district leadership, I still feel it. That mix of anticipation, excitement, and just a touch of nerves. The…
I knew I wanted to be a teacher long before I was in high school. My first “real” teaching experience came in fourth grade, when my teacher was exasperated about what to do with me–a precocious fourth-grader who finished early and talked to everyone in the class. She got a full 40 minute break from…
The Myth of the Solo Hero In education, we love the underdog stories—the visionary leader who pushes innovation forward against all odds. But the truth? No leader does it alone. Especially in edtech, where complexity is high and stakes are higher, the strongest leaders are those who build partnerships that support sustainable, meaningful growth. This…
