Tag: reflection

• Echoes of Our Heritage

  Jul 17

  Some of my favorite memories aren’t found on big stages or at fancy events. They’re in backyards — folding chairs circling around a grill, kids chasing each other barefoot on… more ›

• It All Starts with a Question… and Not Just Any Question

  Jul 17

  It all starts with a question — and not just any question. Not the kind that seeks the right answer. Not the kind that checks for recall or makes sure… more ›

• No Tricks, Just Routines: A Thought on Classroom Management

  Jul 17

  While flipping through an old journal, I came across a question I once jotted down — likely something I heard at a conference: “What is your best classroom management trick?”… more ›

• 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 ›

• 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 ›

• 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 ›

• A Simple Reflection.

  Jun 12

  I don’t often share personal matters or air out my issues on social media. It’s just never felt like the right space for that—and honestly, I find it inappropriate to… more ›

• A Quiet Place

  Apr 27

  In the quiet spaces of our day to day existence, life can weigh heavy, and even the strongest spirits can grow tired. It is in the quiet moments of self… more ›

• Chasing Shadows

  Apr 15

  Searching for answers often feels like chasing echoes—grasping for clarity in a world that seldom offers certainty; as if chasing shadows. It’s not always about finding definitive truth, but learning… more ›