Category: Education – Teaching

• More Than a Lesson: The True Impact of Teaching

  Jul 17

  Today, as I was accepting invitations to the annual professional development opportunities offered to educators at the start of each school year, I remembered a quote I heard at one… more ›

• Coloring Inside the Lines… and Knowing When to Go Beyond Them

  Jul 17

  “Color inside the lines.” It’s one of the earliest rules we give children when they’re learning how to draw. And in many ways, it reflects a larger idea in how… more ›

• Start with the Right Question: A Reflection on School Discipline and Parental Support

  Jul 17

  It’s never easy getting called into school because of your child’s behavior. As a parent, it can feel frustrating, embarrassing, or even unfair. But in those moments, the most powerful… more ›

• Our Shared Path, Our Individual Journey

  Jul 15

  There’s a quiet truth we all live with — one we may not often voice, but feel deeply in our moments of reflection: While we may share a path with… more ›

• Why Inkblotz?

  Jul 15

  Yesterday, as I was reviewing notes and drafts for future blog posts, my daughter came up to me and asked, “Whatcha doin’, Dad?” I answered simply, “Reviewing posts for my… more ›

• Solitude: Why It Matters and How It Helps

  Jul 14

  In a world that glorifies hustle, noise, and constant connection, solitude can seem countercultural—even suspect. But stepping away from the noise isn’t an escape; it’s an intentional return. Solitude is… more ›

• To Teach (and Learn) Is to Be in a Constant State of Reconnaissance

  Jul 5

  To teach—and to learn—is to be in a constant state of reconnaissance.It’s a phrase that’s been echoing in my mind lately. At first glance, it might sound a bit tactical,… more ›

• Mistakes Are Moments. Growth Is the Goal.

  Jul 1

  Rethinking Discipline, Accountability, and Redemption in Our Schools In every classroom, hallway, and lunch line, students are learning much more than what’s printed in textbooks. They’re learning how to be… more ›

• Digital Exile: The Silent Epidemic of Disconnection

  Jul 1

  In a time when connection is just a tap away, an invisible epidemic is growing—especially among young people in underserved communities. It’s not caused by disease or disaster, but by… more ›

• The Line Most Beautiful

  Jun 30

  As an art student many years ago, I became captivated by portraiture—not just the structure of the face, but the subtleties that make each human being unique. Over years of… more ›

• The Crossroads

  Jun 13

  There comes a time in every person’s life when they stand at a crossroads — a moment that demands not just any decision, but the decision. One that will alter… more ›

• We Don’t Want “Good Students”

  Jun 12

  At first, it might seem like the same thing — but there’s a big difference between being agood student and being a good learner. “Good students” know how to play the game… more ›

• Connection Before Correction

  Jun 12

  Respect from students doesn’t always come in the form of “please,” “thank you,” or “excuse me.” Sometimes, a student greeting you with “hey” instead of “Mr.” or “Mrs.” isn’t disrespect… more ›

• Behavior Is Not Static

  Jun 12

  Behavior is not fixed. It’s fluid, dynamic, and shaped by a continuous exchange between individuals and their environment. At its core, behavior is interaction — a response to internal drives… more ›

• Showing Up Matters: Even on Empty

  Jun 11

  For many, the day begins with a routine — a shower, a coffee, a to-do list. But for others, the day starts already behind. The alarm clock doesn’t mark a… more ›