Ben Hendry“In Deeper Learning: Beyond 21st Century Skills, leading educators explore the far deeper levels of…These are my reference notes so I have easy access to them during the year..Aug 6, 2017Aug 6, 2017
Ben HendryVisible Thinking Routines for TeachingThis is a quick article about how I used Visible Thinking Routines VTR in my classroom. Here’s a great starting point to learn more after…Jan 22, 2017Jan 22, 2017
Ben HendryBe Efficient instead of Going Big on Hammond Drive, City of Sandy Springs (Summer Blog #10)When I moved near Hammond Drive in ’04 I learned about the zombie history of its proposed widening, first broached in the 60s and stumbling…Jun 18, 2016Jun 18, 2016
Ben HendryQuick, What Would You Do? (Summer Blog #9)Look at the picture below from Hammond Park. Notice that stone block at the right foot of the wall and then the gap at the top right of the…Jun 17, 2016Jun 17, 2016
Ben HendryinDecent DadsRemember This, New Dad (for my colleague, Summer Blog #8)Learn how to change a diaper before forced to in the hospital; I got the stink-eye in the nursery with my first child for not knowing this.Jun 15, 2016Jun 15, 2016
Ben HendryPay the LTDI Imputed Income & Probably Save Big (Summer Blog #7)After you accept the Long-Term Disability Insurance (and you should) you have a choice to pay Imputed Income Taxes now or wait and see if…Jun 14, 2016Jun 14, 2016
Ben HendryDo Only Lepers Litter? (Simple Actions Can Yield Big Results — Summer Blog #6)What’s the reaction of people when they’re asked to pick something up off the ground like litter or a recyclable? I find many behave as if…Jun 13, 2016Jun 13, 2016
Ben HendryTake the Long View and Stay Calm (Summer Blog #5)I maintain my serenity more easily when I avoid overemphasizing reaching an immediate goal and think of the process instead. Otherwise I’m…Jun 13, 2016Jun 13, 2016
Ben HendryCan a ‘No Idling’ Value Work at Our School? (Summer Blog #4)After camp today I walked by a girl pulled over near the office, idling in her Jeep and gabbing to a friend. Next to them is a sign reminds…Jun 11, 2016Jun 11, 2016
Ben HendryMom’s a Battler (Summer Blog #3)Since my Dad passed nearly 2 & ½ years ago my Mom, pushing 80, has really made me proud with her adaptability, problem solving, willingness…Jun 10, 2016Jun 10, 2016