Chad Smith PrincipalThe Benefit of Being a Multi-Sport AthleteNow more than ever, student athletes are opting for a multi-sport approach. We no longer see top student-athletes playing just one sport…Feb 9, 2017Feb 9, 2017
Chad Smith PrincipalDefining LeadershipLeadership is a difficult thing to define. It comes in many different shapes, forms, and effectiveness. There have been tremendous leaders…Feb 9, 2017Feb 9, 2017
Chad Smith PrincipalCoaching vs MentoringThe terms coach and mentor are used interchangeably, but are they really the same thing? The short answer is not quite. Both coaching and…Feb 9, 2017Feb 9, 2017
Chad Smith PrincipalCharacteristics of Great TeachersWhen you think back to your school days, there are probably only a handful of teacher you remember really well. More than likely, they…Feb 7, 2017Feb 7, 2017
Chad Smith PrincipalEducation EntrepreneursEducation and entrepreneur are two words we don’t normally see together in the same sentence. Entrepreneurs are people who work in business…Feb 1, 2017Feb 1, 2017
Chad Smith PrincipalWhat Constitutes a Highly Effective Learning Environment?Effective learning environments take quite some time to establish. They don’t happen overnight, but once they’re formed, students will get…Jan 17, 2017Jan 17, 2017
Chad Smith PrincipalCultivating a Positive Classroom CommunityWhenever you bring an entire group of strangers into one room, for hours every day, there needs to be some sense of community built…Jan 3, 2017Jan 3, 2017
Chad Smith PrincipalInverted Classrooms versus Technology GapsFollowing some pilot studies and fresh thinking about how to maximize classroom time, some schools have adopted the practice of the…Dec 20, 2016Dec 20, 2016
Chad Smith PrincipalHow to Write References for StudentsAs a teacher, you’ve probably been asked to write a letter of recommendation a time or two. For most, it’s an awkward process and always…Dec 12, 2016Dec 12, 2016
Chad Smith PrincipalEffects Music Can Have On Student SuccessMusic has a profound on mood and overall productivity, so why not apply this to our classrooms? Certain types have a calming effect and can…Aug 1, 2016Aug 1, 2016