Every Child Deserves Opportunities to Nurture Creativity & Their Big Ideas
For the past month or so, I’ve been working with fifth and sixth grade learners from a city school district on Design Thinking, growth mindset, and the concept that…
Innovation
Inspiring Creativity, Innovation, and Joy Within Literacy
It always fascinates me that perception really is in the eye of the beholder. Although some people consider our youth to be unmotivated or lazy, I want to challenge…
Cultivating a Culture of Innovation: 5 L.E.A.P. Tips & Voices from the Field
In my book, Take the L.E.A.P.: Ignite a Culture of Innovation, I share L.E.A.P. Tips and Takeaways, along with questions for reflection and discussion at the conclusion of each…
Maker Mornings Empower Learning
Maker Mornings Empower Learning From the moment they enter the classroom, learners are on the go! Each day, we spend the first twenty-five minutes of class engaging in any…
Catalyze Empowerment Through Problem Seeking
Empower Learners as Problem Seekers In talking with one of my best friends, Beth Gibson, who is the Worldwide Product Engineering Director of Corning Incorporated, she shared that reverse…
Spark Curiosity, Create Learning That Is Irresistible
At age three, my son was intensely curious about the world around him. He was particularly interested in flowers and the names of the parts. Walking around our…
Imagine the Possibilities
By nature, kids are curious. They’re explorers, makers, and doers. As educators, do we see this side of our students? Are we providing opportunities for students to explore? Do…