Trusting Timing: Navigating Opportunities and Loss in Leadership
Learning to Trust That What Is for Us Will Find Us Those who regularly read my writing know that I often focus on leadership—particularly the …
Personal Reflection & Memoir
Why Student Engagement Matters More Than Test Results
For years, educators have been sounding the alarm that something deeper is happening beneath the surface of declining engagement, rising disconnection, and narrowing definitions of student success.
Now the data is telling us what students, teachers, and communities have been feeling.
This moment demands more than concern about scores. It demands an honest conversation about what we have prioritized, what we have neglected, and what kind of learning experiences truly prepare young people for the future they are inheriting.
Navigating Life After the Superintendency
For many leaders, the superintendency is not just a job. It becomes an identity. For years—sometimes decades—the rhythm of life is defined by the needs …
The Loneliness of the Superintendency: Leading Through Crisis Without Losing Yourself
There is a part of the superintendency that few people see. The public sees the podium. The board meetings. The announcements about new programs, improved …
Roaches in My Cereal: A Must-Read for Educators releases on January 13
I’m excited to share that my book, Roaches in My Cereal: And the Moral Imperative to Reimagine School, will be released on Tuesday, January 13, and it …
PRE-ORDER ACCESS FOR “ROACHES IN MY CEREAL” IS LIVE — TODAY
Today, Roaches in My Cereal: And the Moral Imperative to Reimagine School officially opens for presale. This book is deeply personal—and unapologetically honest.It is about what it means …
“Roaches in My Cereal” Coming January 13 Explores School Equity and Belonging
I am so excited to share that my book, Roaches in My Cereal: And the Moral Imperative to Reimagine School, will be released on January …