Question: What are eight of the worst words a parent will ever hear? Answer: “I am sorry; your child will…
Educational Leadership
Resilience, Basketball, and Leadership
It was January 1982 when I hit the lowest of low points as our school’s head basketball coach. My third…
Welcome Back, Champion Educators!
This really is one of the most exciting times of the school year! The buses are getting their tune-ups, the…
Shepherd Elementary: A PLC Journey
Most, if not all, schools strive to function as Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Educators are well aware of research clearly…
Dear Courageous Leader – March 2013
Dear Courageous Leader, Today’s teachers are required to juggle many responsibilities. From content expert to strategy guru teachers need to…
Dear Courageous Leader (Feb 2013)
February seems like a great time to focus on motivation. By this time our New Year’s resolutions have likely been…
Dear Courageous Leader (December 2012)
What skills and knowledge do students need so they are prepared for college, work, and life? It seems that we…
Dear Courageous Leader (November 2012)
What does it take to be a great leader? The team at the Institute strives to be leaders in educational…
Dear Courageous Leader (Oct 2012)
How do you develop a relentless focus on excellence? This is a question we continuously ask ourselves at the Institute…