I am an educator who values the individuality and uniqueness of others. Writing the blog R.E.A.L. is an outlet for me to pay it forward by sharing ideas, influences, lessons learned and exposing a little vulnerability while encouraging others to maximize their R.E.A.L. potential, as well.
In January of 2017, Jerri Kemble, our Assistant Superintendent of Innovation and Technology, shared her desire to connect students globally and asked if I’d like to help get it started. She knew the brother of Josh Bobley, Vice Principal of Copernic Kindergarten Elementary in Shanghai, China, and set up a meeting for me, and two of […]
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In the vlog below, I will discuss lessons from Kaleb concerning innovation in education. The truth is, innovation in education is pushing us forward at an accelerated speed, and it’s too dangerous to turn around. We must keep going. We may have to reroute, reflect and tweak our practices to serve our end users better, […]
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In what ways might we empower the voices of ALL learners to create a culture of innovation? This post was written by Michael Buist and Tara Martin as part of The Innovator’s Mindset MOOC (#IMMOOC). Do yourself a favor. Watch this video, at least the first 45 seconds. Why are these events unsettling? Do the […]
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“Stories can become the fuel to innovation in education.” George Couros – The Innovator’s Mindset Throughout this #IMMOOC journey, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed meeting new educators around the world who share a common passion–creating a culture of innovation for our students, teachers, and school communities. Each time, I read a new blog post, and the words […]
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This is a “buddy blog” written with my friend Cori Orlando for #IMMOOC week 4. Check out her blog: Leading in Limbo. Leading with Strength What determines an organization’s success? As Todd Whitaker once said, “It’s people, not programs. Programs are never the problem and are never the solution.” It is the people; it has […]
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