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

On being: Arrogance is not the prerogative of the gifted.

Human growth is not like rhubarb. It can be nurtured and encouraged but it cannot be forced.

Teachers who believe they can make a real difference in their students lives REALLY do.

Too many professional development initiatives are done to teachers - not for, with or by them.

Change is easy to propose, hard to implement, and especially hard to sustain.

Strong professional communities risk and sometimes relish conflict.