John Adams
Clearly, the goal of this blog is not to provide entertainment reviews but my family and I just finished watching (thanks to NetFlix) the HBO series John Adams. This seven-part series was based on the...
View ArticleDiscovering Wisdom in Disney’s Collaborative Style
Change the World…this is a statement I often reiterate in the staff meetings and hallways of Harold Martin School. I hope that this singular passion for children may ignite the passion of teachers as...
View ArticleDisney’s Organizational Chart
In a previous blog post, Discovering Wisdom in Disney’s Collaborative Style, I exalted some of the leadership advantages that Walt Disney showed during his years as a creative genius. Today I came...
View ArticleArts, Fun, and Academics on the First Day of School
A tradition that I started many years ago is to have some sort of concert/celebration for the first day of school. It is crucial to teach students the importance of community and the need to celebrate...
View ArticleWisdom from Kevin Costner
It’s a bit rare that a mainstream “pop” story captures my attention but Saturday I took a break from my chores to watch a bit of the Whitney Houston funeral. (At nearly four hours, if I watched the...
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