This is a heavy heartfelt post. If you want something light--stop reading. Over the last few weeks, there has been media attention on the suicides of 5 gay teens. My heart breaks for them in death and for those left to stare at empty rooms, where hopes and dreams will rot. I have a brother … Continue reading Senseless Tragedy
A Movement
I'm not talking about this here blog. This is not a movement--trust me. I eagerly tuned into Oprah on Friday to hear the continued conversation on public education. I was happy that the content of the show was not overshadowed by Mark Zukerberg's amazing announcement. Not that his donation to Newark Public Schools isn't amazing; … Continue reading A Movement
Waiting For Superman? Don’t Hold Your Breath
I might be one of the only folks out there not excited about seeing the movie Waiting for Superman. Am I going to see it? Absolutely. I'm a trainer of teachers and an overseer of charter schools. This movies embodies everything that interests me and maddens me in education. There has been a lot of … Continue reading Waiting For Superman? Don’t Hold Your Breath
The Sky Is The Limit
Caption anyone???
How I Long For A Simpler Time
Not like back before computers and iPhones or iPads, just back to when I wasn't being pulled in 8 different directions. Every. Single. Day. While I keep telling myself it's going to get better, I think about something else to freak me out--like next year I'm going to have to pay tuition for two kids … Continue reading How I Long For A Simpler Time
