Coming Up for Air

I've been busy lately. Oh, I've had time-consuming stretches like this before when I coached football & basketball. This is different. I team with a passionate group of colleagues (two math, a science, and a social studies colleague) and we are in the midst of a renaissance in our building. Sadly, we are far from done. The heavy lifting lies ahead as we prepare to challenge traditional thinking in our building. Before we do, I need some air. The countless hours spent debating our educational beliefs and developing core values has been challenging but has come at a price. I've neglected my PLN. I haven't blogged or enjoyed an #edchat or #mathchat in months. My Twitter time is minimal. That's why I'm here. I need to re-engage my PLN. One semester into the school year I've realized a renaissance of my own. Educationally, things are beginning to crystallize and I need to start making noise.

My plan is to blog more frequently as moments of inspiration move me to action or give me a reason to reflect. The reason is as simple as this...I used to work hard to inspire my students, instead the students and colleagues in my school inspire me to be a better educator, father, husband, and person. Stay tuned...