It has been a while since I have written anything new in this blog. Much of this was due to transitions within my career and the onset of...

When I think back to my kindergarten days with Ms. Brock, I fondly remember learning my letters and discovering new knowledge, but beyond...

This is hands down the best thing i've read addressing teacher walk-outs that are occurring around the country! Teachers matter! Give...

This article addresses something that is near and dear to my heart, teacher evaluation. Currently states use multiple models and while...

Michigan used to be a state that produced some of the best teachers in the country. As a result, we were able to hold on to the most...

In this article, Luke Wilcox (2017-18 Michigan Teacher of the Year) addresses problems with our current profession by suggesting a change...

This is a pretty amazing article. Teacher burnout is acknowledged which is an important fact as well as the concept of successful...

It is time for a bipartisan commitment to public education reform. We need the politicians on both sides to prioritize real solutions to...

Michigan’s top 10 and 10 plan for Education reform acknowledges the fact that poverty matters. The real question will be whether or not...

This is the most important factor to every great teacher! Great teachers know what they know and more importantly know what they do not...

School mental health is an epidemic right now and most schools are severely understaffed/unequipped to truly handle it. The average case...

A interesting approach to handle systemic issues in American High Schools! This intentional meeting practice is something that makes...

Had the privilege of interviewing for Michigan Teacher of the Year in Lansing this morning and had wonderful conversations with the MTOY...

Early childhood is one of the most crucially developmental stages of a child’s life. The issue with teacher pay is not and should not be...

Don't want to start an all out war, but I will put it this way. Currently as a Director responsible for teaching and administering two...

An interesting read regarding what the State Constitution guarantees to students in regards to free education. The question at hand is...

The sad truth about our current state of Education in our state! It is time for change! We need equitable education for EVERY student in...