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September 8, 2018

The aliveness of being new

This summer, I hiked for two days in Big Sur, California.  One day after a rigorous hike, I stopped at a beautiful restaurant.  The restaurant was […]
August 19, 2018

Saying Goodbye to “Toggle Brain”

As a principal, I used to feel I should create more time to be with each staff member.  I knew that it was unrealistic to spend […]
August 10, 2018

Is it June yet?

“Is it June yet?” These were the first words I heard when I started teaching middle school English in Brooklyn in 2000. One of my colleagues, […]
August 4, 2018

Being of service by being direct

It’s nearing the end of hiring season for teachers.  As a high school principal, I’ve recently attended hiring fairs where I meet prospective teachers. In the […]