Avoidance: The 90s Jerry Springer and the 2020s Success GurusIn the 1990s, one of the most popular daytime talk shows was “The Jerry Springer Show.” Known for its wild and outrageous guests and their…Jan 16, 2023Jan 16, 2023
Innovation is the driving force behind progress and success in any industry, and it is especially…Innovation is all about finding new and creative solutions to problems. It is about looking at things differently and coming up with unique…Jan 9, 2023Jan 9, 2023
Now is NOT the time to Set Goals. Rather, Reflect/Learn From 2020 and Create Memories“Opportunities are everywhere.” That is a phrase I say over and over- and I mean it. But not right now.Dec 11, 2020Dec 11, 2020
The Student Talent War (and how YOUR child can win).There’s an arms race going on right now for talent. While there has been a lot written about freelancers, remote working, and ‘New York is…Nov 6, 2020Nov 6, 2020
The 3–2–1 Video Reflection Will Optimize Your LifeIn my role as educator, father, and entrepreneur, I have loved the power video. Video has not only been a way to transmit our mission and…Jun 11, 2020Jun 11, 2020
I Really Should Practice What I PreachI have often taught my students to provide value to people first. Not in a transactional way, but with people and organizations that they…Mar 27, 20201Mar 27, 20201
Students Need Purpose- Then ProductSeven years ago I started a class called “Innovation and Open Source Learning,” after I watched Daniel Pink’s TED talk. The talk was…Mar 1, 2018Mar 1, 2018
Innovate This Water Bottle: Narrow the Focus to Foster Innovation in the ClassroomI get emails all the time from teachers that are struggling to foster innovation, creativity in the classroom. Many students (past third…Sep 27, 2017Sep 27, 2017
What Propels Innovation in the Classroom: Transparency & ReflectionThe word “innovation” gets thrown around a lot. People tend to label a “product” innovative- or even the work/classroom environment. When…Jul 7, 2017Jul 7, 2017
Why “Graduation Rates” Are DeceivingThis country has an unhealthy obsession with statistics when it comes to education. I could go on and on about “the test” each state doles…Jun 27, 2017Jun 27, 2017