Education

My Innovator’s Mindset Journey

This is part one of two blog posts. During the spring of 2017, my colleague and office mate, Chris, walked into our office holding The Innovator's Mindset by George Couros. Chris shared that the school and district leaders would be reading and discussing it before the beginning of the following school year. I remember reading… Continue reading My Innovator’s Mindset Journey

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EdTechRVA Conference: Keynote

I was so inspired by the Keynote Speakers at the EdTechRVA Conference, I had to write a separate post about their work at Hungary Creek Middle School in Henrico, VA. The keynote session by teacher Jason Vest and principal Robbi Moose was entitled "Explore – Collaborate – Create: Making #LifeReady Learners at The Creek". They… Continue reading EdTechRVA Conference: Keynote

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The Journey Begins

It all started with a question: "What advice do you have for teachers who want to be more innovative?"   The hosts from the #12 Day Summit at Birdsville ISD asked Matt Miller, the creator of Ditch That Textbook. His response was one similar to the one I give teachers when asking them to try something… Continue reading The Journey Begins