I’m a fan of the Apple TV show “Ted Lasso” and one of the characters, Dani Rojas, has a saying “futbol is life” … so, in the spirit of Dani Rojas, “Education is Life” is the title of this blog…
4th in a series -Dominican Republic Service, Mission, Culture Trip Reflections 2022
In this post, I am sharing more reflections, thoughts and images from a LifeTouch Memory Mission reunion trip to the Dominican Republic, to Constanza, La Vega, to the Cecaini School in Rio Grande. On these several blog posts, I’m sharing…
Inspired by Leadership Conference – Honoring President’s Day #112Leads #Suptchat
“I am seeking, I am striving, I am in it with all my heart.” – Vincent Van Gogh On Monday, February 21, 2022, we celebrate President’s Day in the United States. It’s a day to honor those who have been…
Reflections from Dominican Republic – IASA Global Service Trip
IASA Global Service Trip 2021-Blog Post 1 Cabarete, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic Cabarete, Dominican Republic 1,851 miles from Highland Park, Illinois October 2021 As our world heads out of the restrictive nature of the recent years, and as our school…
The COVID-19 Impact on District 112 – #112Leads
“Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.” – Ryunosuke Satoro Since March 12, 2020, our school district has been engaged in the COVID-19 global pandemic. Our schools first closed their doors on March 13, 2020, then Illinois…
Impact of a Teacher – #112Leads
Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.” – Benjamin Franklin With this school year coming to a close on June 4, 2020 I was reflecting on the power of a teacher, and in February 2017 I shared…
Renewed focus on Student Learning #112Leads
“Success is not a result of what we do occasionally. Success is a result of the little things we do EVERY SINGLE DAY. Habits are a choice!” – Alan Stein This blog post is a reflection post as well as…
An Interview with Dr. Kevin Ryan – Podcast Episode #2
“For our own success to be real, it must contribute to the success of others.” – Eleanor Roosevelt Sharing podcast episode 2, an interview with Dr. Kevin Ryan, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching & Learning! Podcast Episode 2 – An Interview…
Launching a Podcast: Lighthouse 112 – #112Leads
“Success in life comes when you simply refuse to give up, with goals so strong that obstacles, failure, and loss only act as motivation.” – Unknown In North Shore School District 112, we’re committed to changing the narrative of public…
End of Year Highlights from D112 – #112Leads
“Success doesn’t come to you, you go to it.” – Marva Collins 2018 was a big year for North Shore School District 112! With this blog post, I’m thrilled to share some highlights of 2018 as we look back on…