High school Assistant Principal, NBCT, freelance writer. Playing my part toward becoming a better teacher and better man.

Joined March 2013
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Here are 20 observable characteristics of effective teaching. Pair this with our characteristics of a highly-effective learning environment and you’ll have a nice one-two punch to reflect on your craft. bit.ly/3jWjSUC
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The words we speak matter. That’s why I believe we need to speak words of truth and hope not only to ourselves but to others as well. Here are 20 things we should say more often if we want to make the world more positive:
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District 211 Schools among the Top in U.S. News and World Report d211post.org/d211-post-distr…
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We waited until all four were tucked in to bed so we could do this! 🤪#thisisquarantine #thisisus #tiktokfirsttimers #whynot #saturdaynightdanceparty
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Our next meal bag pick up will be Thurs. April 2, at @PalatineHS and the G.A. McElroy Admin. Center from 9-11 am, and @HoffmanHS from 9-12. More information is available at adc.d211.org/Page/7664
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I am hoping this can be of service to others - "10 Ideas to Meaningfully Connect Through Remote Learning". Relationships can be harder to build right now, but they are also more important than ever.
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Thanks to @amyphotochicago, we participated in a Social Distancing Photo Project yesterday to capture our family during this unprecedented time in our history! Definitely a time we won’t ever forget!
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Whether we call it physical or social distancing, people are smart enough to know it doesn't mean emotional distancing. Sometimes being far apart brings us closer together. With separation comes a renewed sense of appreciation. #TuesdayThoughts
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Conant Softball team is getting pretty creative over here! 🥎 💙❤️#QuarantineCatchChallenge #StayingHomebutStayingConnected
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District 211 will be holding the next meal bag pick up tomorrow (March 26) at @PalatineHS and the G.A. McElroy Administration from 9-11 and @HoffmanHS from 9-noon.
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Teachers need resources too ❤ Gale has a curated a collection of PD titles to help teachers with self-care, digital learning and more. check out: bit.ly/3dtONCX
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Help students succeed on video calls! Here's an infographic you can give them with eight tips! From this post about using video calls for #onlinelearning: ditchthattextbook.com/google… #ditchbook #remotelearning #distancelearning #elearning #googleedu #microsoftedu #tlap
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Just found this Facebook group specifically for educators who are navigating online learning due to school closures. Looks VERY active and would likely be a great place to find help for your specific situation. facebook.com/groups/Temporar…
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I love this district, the community it’s part of, and every stakeholder in it. THIS is 211. #Team211
6,000 more bags packed at @PalatineHS and @HoffmanHS for tomorrow's meal pick-up. For information about the pick-up visit adc.d211.org/Page/7664
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What do you do to build the culture in your school or classroom? Building on @Joe_Sanfelippo’s notion that “Culture is built 30 seconds at a time,” here are some thoughts on the impact that each person, regardless of position/title, has on a building’s culture. #LeadershipMinute – at Pennsylvania, USA
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Promote creativity! Inspire students to... 1. Do what they love. 2. Never give up. 3. Build in time for play. 4. Creatively embark in their own learning. 5. Tell stories. 6. Be ambitious for the work, not a grade or reward.