Trust the Process – From Mourning to Light
I was first introduced to this phrase when I was getting my masters in Arts and Learning from Endicott College. My inspiring professor, Stephanie Grenadier, put these words (from Shaun McNiff’s book)...
View ArticleRevising Homework
Over the last few, well, years, I have been really contemplating homework: Why do we give it? What good is it doing? What level of quality are we getting back? Who is taking it seriously? In short,...
View ArticleRE Assigning Work
I sat correcting journals this week end and was reflecting on the quality of the work that lay in front of me. Honestly, it wasn’t very good. There were missing capitals and end marks, sentences...
View ArticleLive the Creative Process, and then Teach It
We learn to write ourselves before we teach students to do so. We become great swimmers and then teach others to swim. We master the techniques of throwing a basketball, before we show our kids. The...
View ArticleDetach and Choose
Photo Credit www.123rf.com/ So, what’s the most popular thing to write about this week? Yep – New Year’s resolutions. The posts and articles are everywhere and here I am adding to the mix. In class,...
View ArticleIt’s Always Worth it in the End
It’s a hassle. It’s bad timing. It’s even frustrating at times. But when it’s all said and done, it’s always worth it in the end. You know what I mean? The big projects, the big performances, the...
View ArticleLessons From Family Art Night
We often have a family movie night or family game night, but for the past couple of weeks, my kids have been asking for a family art night and finally, we did it. It was great. We each created our...
View ArticleIt’s About Saying It
We always want to highlight the inspiring things that teachers do. Today, I’m excited to bring you the story of Elaine’s process as she prepared to give a TEDx talk entitled, “Three Lies We Tell...
View ArticleLive the Creative Process, and then Teach It
We learn to write ourselves before we teach students to do so. We become great swimmers and then teach others to swim. We master the techniques of throwing a basketball, before we show our kids. The...
View ArticleDetach and Choose
Photo Credit www.123rf.com/ So, what’s the most popular thing to write about this week? Yep – New Year’s resolutions. The posts and articles are everywhere and here I am adding to the mix. In class,...
View ArticleIt’s Always Worth it in the End
It’s a hassle. It’s bad timing. It’s even frustrating at times. But when it’s all said and done, it’s always worth it in the end. You know what I mean? The big projects, the big performances, the big...
View ArticleLessons From Family Art Night
We often have a family movie night or family game night, but for the past couple of weeks, my kids have been asking for a family art night and finally, we did it. It was great. We each created our...
View ArticleIt’s About Saying It
We always want to highlight the inspiring things that teachers do. Today, I’m excited to bring you the story of Elaine’s process as she prepared to give a TEDx talk entitled, “Three Lies We Tell...
View ArticleHow it Feels to Be a Student – Retreat Reflections
I began the retreat hoping to rekindle my creative spirit and renew my interest and passion for integrating the arts in the curriculum. Art is an expression of one’s self and at the start of the...
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