It is those who have the distinction of privilege who set the standards of disgust with failure.

Courageous leadership is not fearless leadership. What makes you a leader is how you deal with your fears.

Teachers are always emotional: by default if they bore us, and by design when they excite us.

What we want for our students we should want for our teachers: learning, challenge, support, and respect.

Deadwood did not kill itself!

The quality & morale of teachers is absolutely central to the well being of students and their learning.

Strong professional communities risk and sometimes relish conflict.