Category: Personal Blog

  • Sports Washing: Russia, China, Qatar

    The phenomenon of “sports washing”, using sport events to divert attention from political controversies, is noticeable at Olympics and World Cups in China, Russia, and Qatar.

  • Colin Powell: Resilience and Attitude

    Part 1: Embracing Resilience and a Positive Attitude in the Classroom In the realm of education, the wisdom of Secretary Colin Powell holds true: “It ain’t as bad as you think! It will look better in the morning.” The classroom is no stranger to challenges, but maintaining a positive outlook, even in the face of…

  • Thank You

    I wanted to share a big thank you the to LinkedIn community that Dr. Luke McClees Jr. is a part of. They have come through and purchased multiple copies of Sebastian Junger’s book Tribe for my classroom. If you would like to support my classroom, checkout my Classroom Needs list here. If you would like…

  • Beyond Hat in Hand: Why Bipartisanship is Key to Effective Education Advocacy

    Advocating for education requires bipartisan engagement to expand impact and foster sustainable solutions for students.

  • Monthly Mindfulness: Colin Powell

    As we kick off February, teachers are moving past the reflect, reset, and rolling through the plan for the second half of the school year. The mid-year reset is a critical time for educators as they aim to get students back on track towards graduation or sustain ongoing success. One excellent resource for initiating change…

  • Movie Review: Stage, Screen, Spies, Skywalker

    This unit study explores American film and theater through key works, focusing on their historical context, themes, artistic techniques, and cultural impact.