Let's talk about one of the most challenging parts of the National Board process: Component 4.

I call this one “The Beast” — and if you’ve completed it, you know why! C4 has so ma...

Let’s talk about one of the most important pieces of your National Board journey: Component 1.

C1 carries the most point value of all components, so it’s not the one you want to l...

Let’s talk about one of the biggest frustrations National Board candidates face:

“Why did I only get a 2 when I worked so hard on Component 3?”

Every year, after scores are relea...

An important part of my TBS Magnetic Mindsets is an area called “Book Talks.” Through reading the following books and reflecting after each chapter, members say these books are the...

Ever read your C2 feedback statements and thought: “What does this even mean?” You’re not alone.

The good news: these statements follow patterns. I reviewed 25 C2 score reports an...

“Do the right things instead of trying to do everything right.” - Peter Drucker

Our culture celebrates the hustle and relentless pursuit of more. More productivity, more control, ...

The most successful teachers I know aren’t the ones who work the hardest - they’re the ones who have cracked the code on when and how their brain actually works most efficiently.  ...

Teaching is more than lesson plans and grading – it's an emotional journey that demands our full presence. As educators, we pour our hearts into our work, but how often do we check...

Today, let's tackle the final blog in my October series of "Scary Trends in Education." This  topic that's been haunting classrooms for far too long - the nightmare of teachers fac...

Continuing with my "Scary Trends in Education" series, let's talk about a trend that's been haunting our classrooms for far too long - the overemphasis on standardized testing. It'...