How can we tolerate the emotions of our sacred work of helping children thrive? The responsibility is magnificent. The pressure weighs down on us like an 80-lb pack. And that's if
Vibrant Teams
These are the real-life stories from my home and school. I write in service of parents and teachers working with children. I want to see children thriving and continue to
October is a month of abundance! I am resisting my normal fall gloom due to the shorter days and the winter spanning before me. I am finding joy in the
My Return to Teaching…
After 8 years in administration, this year I returned to teaching for a significant portion of the week. What I learned from my return to the classroom is significant and
‘Entwined with Humanity’ Means Team
We gently acknowledge how we are all entwined with humanity at Willowstone Academy.I just dropped my daughter off at her summer job at an ice cream shop. On the way
A Lived Experience…A Manifesto
Willowstone Academy, where I serve as Chief Learning Officer, is unveiling our educational manifesto! The birth story of the manifesto is a highlight of my professional career and it was
Vibrant educators will lead change. I am exploring in my own life, practice, and within our team, what makes a vibrant teacher. Vibrant teachers create vibrant teams. Some of my