WDITOT? Or… Why Didn’t I Think Of That?… Beyblades

06.27.2012

Welcome to a new series of posts, titled “why didn’t I think of that?” In these amazing posts I will lament on how I missed my opportunity to make millions and millions of dollars by doing something that should be obvious. Trust me, you’ll kick yourself too when you see what we’ve missed together. This […]

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Mommy? What’s Loo-Kia-Meee-Ah?

05.12.2012
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“Mommy? Did your Mommy have loo-kia-meee-ah?” My back was turned at the sink when my 6 year old daughter asked me this direct question with only 10 minutes left in our morning routine to get out the door. Instantly, I felt like a Mack truck had slammed into my gut. I braced myself with the counter […]

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Desks, Goats & 21st Century Skills: What 2nd Grade CAN Look Like

05.10.2012

Want to see what’s possible in a classroom today? Fair warning: when you see what these 2nd graders in a Northern California public elementary school do – you’ll want it for your kids. A good friend of mine who’s passionate about education shared this amazing video with me and a couple of my friends. I […]

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Buy My Brother – Please!

04.11.2012

My brother Geoff is for sale. Seriously. You can buy a date with him. I don’t want to know what happens on this date but I do hope someone pays A LOT of money for it.

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Some. Times. In. Our Lives…Coaches [Video]

03.29.2012
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This is an amazing video that illustrates the important role and impact a good coach can have on someone. In this example it’s a young girl who’s flubbed the national anthem and needs help to get the confidence back so she can perform at her ultimate best. In my current quest for knowledge around what makes a great education for my kids, we are discussing coaches in schools and how teachers can become even better at what they do when instruction coaches are a resource.
What the video – I dare you not to be moved.

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