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I couldn’t believe it was happening. We have a small school. It’s a project-based high school. Yet, it did happen… At the end of the second week of school, a pecking order was starting to form among students, and some … Continue reading →

This past week, I did an activity with my advisory and it went really well. Two years ago, when he was a high school Junior, Marc Busko (@MarcBusko) came flying into my room and stated, “You gotta check out his … Continue reading →

The night before the first day of school for a teacher is like Christmas Eve for a child.

Just a few nights ago, I revamped my entire blog. Here’s what’s been on it since April 17, 2012:# Here’s what I put out: # You can’t see it very well, but there’s marker drawn between many of the notes … Continue reading →

I’m going through several transitions right now, one of which is this reflective space.  -Writer to return 6/1/2012

I love writing. I didn’t know this about myself until I was 24 years-old. Someone I respected, a professor, said he enjoyed reading my writing. That planted something. That allowed me to take risks. For a myriad of reasons, I … Continue reading →

Today is my first day back from winter break. I had 17 days off, and it was amazing. I had a few firsts. I took a 72 hour hiatus from email. Surprisingly, my account login still worked after a three … Continue reading →

I coach. From mid-November to mid-July I am in the gym, at the track, and in the gym. I have often said, “I’m done coaching after this season.” Only to be drawn back in to the arena. I do love … Continue reading →