PinnedpammoranThe StartUp Generation: A Time to Establish School as a New Space for LearningIn a quick blink, schools close down one year and start another! We begin fresh with new budgets, sometimes new buildings, new staff, new…Aug 10, 2023Aug 10, 2023
pammoranVirtues and Vagaries of Life as Learned in a GardenThe early morning work I do in my garden reminded me on this morning what challenge really means when your survival depends upon providing…Dec 5, 2023Dec 5, 2023
pammoranClosing the Distance Between Us: Teacher and LearnerControl. Power. Authority. Distance. Conflict. Opinion. Fear. Status.Dec 30, 2019Dec 30, 2019
pammoranGrowing Up With Jimmy’s Gifts“Hey, Mrs. Moran. How are you today? You having a good day?”Dec 15, 2019Dec 15, 2019
pammoranWhat’s on your list? Educating Learners and Learning for Life, Not Just to Pass Tests“What do students need to learn to be successful?” Most of us have been in workshops over the years where some version of this question…Nov 26, 2019Nov 26, 2019
pammoranLiving LifeDon’t be afraid of death; be afraid of an unlived life. You don’t have to live forever, you just have to live. …. (Angus Tuck)Oct 25, 2019Oct 25, 2019
pammoranBack to school.Everyone knows what that means for our kids — shopping for new shoes, maybe something new to wear, all the requisite supplies on the list…Aug 6, 2019Aug 6, 2019
pammoranThe Justice in Leading with EmpathyOf all the dispositions a leader can bring to their work, empathy bonds leaders to the people they serve, particularly those who are…Jul 7, 2019Jul 7, 2019
pammoranSongcatcher:In the ways of the old mountain people of the Blue Ridge, songcatcher simply referred to those who collected songs. I watched the movie…Jul 7, 2019Jul 7, 2019
pammoraninNWP Write NowI’ve been thinking about questions.Have you ever been in a meeting and taken the opportunity to observe what happens when those on the receiving end don’t ask questions or…Feb 8, 20191Feb 8, 20191