Every year, as a principal, I hear the heart-breaking stories from parents and kids about not having friends, not being invited to play after school and never being invited to a birthday party. Although we are only a few students… Continue Reading
As we start a new school year, one of the key aspects to consider is our relationships with the parents and families of our students. In the past year, not only have I had reflective conversations with parents and educators… Continue Reading
“We have such a brief opportunity to pass on to our children our love for this Earth, and to tell our stories.These are the moments when the world is made whole.” Richard Louv In the past year, we built a… Continue Reading
We are faced with challenges every day. We also faced with a choice of how we respond to these challenges. Today I had a slap in the face reminder of how, even when faced with the worst hand a parent… Continue Reading
I was recently asked by educator Larry Ferlazzo to share my views on awards ceremonies as part of his article on Ideas for The Last Two Weeks of School. Here are my thoughts: The final few weeks of school are… Continue Reading
One of the key things I have learned from my wife, as well as some staff members, is that it is often more about listening than it is about problem-solving. Although there are many times when a problem needs to… Continue Reading
Sharing who we are and letting people in are so important to building trusting relationships with students, staff, family, and the community. Yesterday, I was in my office gathering some things together after the bell had gone, when a kindergarten… Continue Reading
This morning I had one of those moments that make me so proud to be part of Kent School. I have written about the passion and effort our staff put in to developing confidence and a love of reading in… Continue Reading
As “anti-bullying day” approaches again this year, I get questions as to what we will be doing as a school for this one day event. My response has been, “As a school, we will continue to do what we do… Continue Reading
I continue to hear how certain educational practices are harmful to kids. Things like homework, desks in rows, multiple choice questions, worksheets, and tests are stated as being “toxic” and “educational malpractice”. I think as educators we need to be… Continue Reading