The Power of Collective Vision

Recently I was asked a few questions about my thoughts in relation to student success, the changing landscape of schooling and bringing together multiple stakeholders effectively. After writing my responses to these questions I thought that they may benefit for others to have access- perhaps to create a DIALOGUE or sharing of effective practices. CurrentlyContinue reading “The Power of Collective Vision”

Should a school visit feel similar to visiting a ‘5 star resort’ without the massages, cleaning and restaurant service?

On a recent brick and mortar school visit where I served as a cover teacher I had this realization about our expectations from a 5 star resort experience and wondered why they would not be the same in a school setting? More specifically how often does one enter a school and is greeted by aContinue reading “Should a school visit feel similar to visiting a ‘5 star resort’ without the massages, cleaning and restaurant service?”

Transforming a school one step at a time….

Blog 3 CTL Academy For the last year and a half I have been in conversation with Dr. Agodi Alagbe about her school in Abuja, Nigeria.  She shared that her school serves pre-school- 12th grade and has about 100 students total.  Her ultimate goals are to prepare her students to be ready for university anyContinue reading “Transforming a school one step at a time….”

Engaging in Globally Relevant Projects

Perhaps I am from the old school of entering contests and can’t pass up a good one. Once to encourage my daughter at age 9 to write I paid £15 for her to enter a story in the Mogford Annual Writing Contest in Oxford. She was somewhat encouraged and did meet the deadline then afterwardsContinue reading “Engaging in Globally Relevant Projects”