In a previous post on Jefferson’s Bible I discussed the tension that I feel reconciling my personal belief system with a decision before me on the local school board. The pull to be driven ideologically is undeniable, it is a normal part of our human condition. It often stems from the people we have been […]
Recent generations are placing less and less value on privacy. Increasingly intimate social networking systems are coming into play. Where is the limit? Or will we simply stop having any limits at all? The chaos that comes with a lack of rules and social mores is a consequence I hope we can avert. The first […]
After reading an article in this October’s Smithsonian1 magazine my mind has been racing with the truth woven in the fabric of its subject matter. The article was on Jefferson’s Bible and the points touched upon are profound to me. Jefferson is obviously recognized as a founding father of our country, he is memorialized and […]
One of the many challenges we have in public education is complacency. I truly believe that most teachers enter the profession for the right reasons. They want to make a difference, they want to impact the lives of children, and they want to shape our society’s future. This has been proven over and over again […]
For the last five years I have been serving on our local school board. The time I have spent in this position has expanded my views on leadership. Over the years literally every person I have seen elected struggled with the same issue. That struggle is the need to govern instead of direct. As adults, […]
Congratulations to all the staff in our schools–the 2011-2012 school year is successfully under way. It has been exciting to see the enthusiasm and commitment in all of our buildings. This will be a good year! To keep us moving in the right direction will take everyone’s effort and support. The students need to buy […]