KASA ELF Conference Keynote Address

Mar 7, 2023 | Updates

I will be giving the opening keynote address for the ELF Conference for KASA on March 16-17. You can still register for the conference in person.This two-day institute will deepen knowledge and improve practice among school administrators and their teams in...

Happy New School Year

Jul 1, 2022 | Updates

HAPPY NEW SCHOOL YEAR! Happy July 1st! I hope you and your families are looking forward to this Fourth of July weekend! My new school year resolution is to be better about consistently connecting with all the people that have shared their email with me since we began...

New Book for Cyber Monday

Nov 30, 2020 | Updates

Have you ever struggled to be you? As you meander through the pages of “FINDING YOU AT THE ZOO”, you will experience the National Zoo in 1971 through the stunning images of Tuska and the vibrant, inspirational language of Joel Katte. Through this blend of words and...

CARRY ON!

Aug 11, 2020 | Updates

Yesterday, like for many teachers, was my first official day back to school. Early yesterday morning I watched an ant pull a wood chip around my porch for ten minutes before the rain came. The ant kept trying to carry the wood chip straight up a concrete step, but it...

Getting Stuck in Your Students and Colleagues’ Heads, Hearts and Spirits

Jul 26, 2020 | Updates

Tuesday I had the privilege of giving the keynote for Jefferson County Public Schools School Counselor Conference to their 280 amazing school counselors.  I emphasized how great educators find ways to get stuck in their students and colleagues’ heads, hearts, and...

SHOW OFF AND TELL TIME!

Mar 27, 2020 | Updates

I love seeing educators sharing their passions, interests and talents with students & families! On Twitter, I recently experienced Thornwilde Elementary School principal Mr. David Fuller (@UnleashTheWilde) playing his tuba, and I enjoyed Lafayette High School’s...