Student-Driven Learning Stations

There is no doubt that instructional design is at the forefront of research and discussion concerning student achievement. Much of the research I studied in my graduate program at Columbia University continuously pointed to the quality of the teacher as being the single most important factor affecting student achievement.  The quality of the teacher is a specific focus point, yetContinue reading “Student-Driven Learning Stations”

An Experiment With Mindfulness

Recently, I graduated with my Ed.M in Education Leadership from Columbia University.  When researching various leadership programs, one aspect (among many) that drew me to Columbia’s program was the intentional infusion of emotional intelligence and self-awareness (also known as mindfulness) training into the 14 month program. There is a large amount of research and publicity circulating theContinue reading “An Experiment With Mindfulness”

Batter Up! Tips To Keep You From Striking Out AT the Beginning Of The School Year

It’s here!  Dreams of seating charts, bells, lesson plans, bulletins boards, and pre-planning agendas have started creeping their way into your brain again!  The beginning of the school year is always an exciting time, but it can also go down as the most stressful time of your year.  Yes, you receive a new set ofContinue reading “Batter Up! Tips To Keep You From Striking Out AT the Beginning Of The School Year”