What Students Really Need Right Now
As we approach the winter break in schools, I wanted to take a moment to consider that we actually “do” to kids in schools each …
Leadership & Purpose
Happy Hanukkah!
We honor moments that invite reflection, light, and hope. Hanukkah reminds us that even in uncertain times, a small flame—when protected and nurtured—can illuminate the …
Mindfulness in the Superintendency: Leading with Clarity in the Storm
Superintendents live at the intersection of urgency and uncertainty — a place where the stakes are high, the timelines are short, and decisions ripple far …
Finding Gratitude in a Year of Change
The Thanksgiving holiday is upon us and we have always recognized it as a moment to pause—to breathe, to reflect, to gather ourselves before the …
Leading While Ailing: The Lesson I Almost Learned Too Late
For years, I worked to diligently walk the halls of schools, visited classrooms, and stood before staff, students, and community with energy, purpose, and conviction—while …
The Superintendency in the Spotlight: Leading Through Scrutiny, Chaos, and the Urgent Need for Stability
I’ve lived this role. I know what it feels like to sit in the superintendent’s chair, where the view is both panoramic and unrelenting. It …
The Urgent Call to Invest in Real Education
In this moment, when our nation wrestles with questions of truth, identity, and the very meaning of democracy, the stakes for public education have never …
The Importance of Recess in Schools: More Than Just Play
The Importance of Recess in Schools: Why We Must Embrace It Now As a new school year begins, we find ourselves once again at the …