After much prodding by friends and colleagues, and even more from complete strangers with whom I’ve connected on LinkedIn, I decided to...

A new mentee of mine on LinkedIn engaged me in a conversation the other day. A principal with a four year old at home, her concern was...

Sometimes thinking long and hard can be cathartic, healing and productive. And when that reflection is on our work, our interactions, and...

Kindergarten teachers are angels that walk on earth. Their skills and compassion for little people who are waist-high to me is something...

The term STEAM has been pretty consistently bantered around for years as a replacement to STEM. Are the educational acronyms driving you...

Are you looking for a mentor? Look no further (no, I'm not offering my services but I am offering some tips). Over the years I've had...

As a female leader, I've struggled with the same issue that many others before me have - how important is it to be likeable? How...

Yes, I'm akin to googling what I need to find. But I was a little surprised last week when I ran across an article about what Google...

Fortunate (or unfortunate, depending on perspective) for my staff, I attended the ACSA Women's Leadership Conference in Redondo Beach in...

At a time of smart phones, smart watches, always-on round-the-clock atmosphere, and immediate access to just about everyone and...

We know its hard...and perhaps even harder with the new California Dashboard. Not only do we have to encourage more parent engagement,...

If you ask educators about the challenges they anticipate for 2018, you’re likely to get a range of perspectives. However, when those are...

Students are coming to school, armed with the latest and greatest in technology. But...not all students have access. And based on what...

Had the opportunity to happen upon a middle school classroom last week, presentations under way so I thought I'd stay. And am I glad I...

As we head into 2018, have you made a resolution? Okay...let's just call it a goal. Have you set any goals? If not, why not consider...

Inspiring a new generation isn't easy work. But their energy and excitement for having an impact is something that shouldn't be ruled...

Not too long ago, I spoke at a conference and the topic of "balancing work and being a mom" was asked. And I was honest. On any given...

I recently happened upon an article that had a very similar prompt....and it made me think. Really think. I read the comments from those...

The hot new trend in education? Micro-credentials. Preparing students in the latest reputable, research-based approaches isn't easy. It...

Here in California, not all school districts started the 2016/17 school year in rare form. Oakland Unified had some 400 vacant teaching...