I believe most of us got into this work to do right by children. For most in work, we have the heart and passion for ensuring the children who sit in the classrooms where we teach, walk the hallways we lead, or learn in the schools we support have the opportunity to receive a fair…
Recently I caused a bit of an uproar on social media with a post. Did I know it would cause a disruption? No, but I was not surprised by the reactions. There is a section of passionate teachers who take their job seriously, and they do not take well to what they feel is criticism….
As we enter the winter months, many schools around the country are still navigating through virtual learning. Some schools are in a hybrid model where kids attend school in-person for part of the week and attend remotely for the remainder of the time. Like many schools in my city, some schools have been moved back…
Like many leaders across the country, I am leading a school during a pandemic. We began the 2020-2021 school year on August 3. We started the year virtual for all scholars, and then on August 17, we opened our doors for the families and scholars who selected in-person instruction. Our first day of school was…
When deciding I wanted to pursue education, I knew that even at the peak, I would never make millions of dollars. I also knew that I may never truly make as much as I am truly worth. These are all decisions that I was comfortable with when I decided to pursue education. But now, I…
The health officials in Indianapolis have ordered all K-12 school in Marion County to return to 100% virtual learning by November 30 through at least January 15. The announcement was made in response to the rising COVID-19 cases not just across the state but specifically in Marion County. According to health officials, the seven-day positivity…
I recently had an opportunity to sit on a virtual panel with the Indiana Commission on the Social Status of Black Males. The panel was part of the 2020 Annual Black Males Conference. This year, the focus was education. The conference emphasized that too few Black males are graduating from high school and attending colleges…
I want to begin this blog by bashing the school board coverage of Indianapolis Public School System (IPS). There are 10 other school districts in Indianapolis, and those school board races barely received any coverage. I am proud to say that my show, The Recess Podcast, not only highlighted the IPS school board races, but I…
A discussion that has come up a lot is the difference between coaching and mentoring. People are asking, “What is the difference between a coach and a mentor?” The skills required are often similar, but there is, in my mind, a difference between the two. I believe there a certain situation that needs a mentor…
It is election season, and there are less than 30 days until Election Day. In addition to the all-important presidential election, many school board races are happening across our city that could drastically change the education landscape. School board elections often get overshadowed by the high-profile election races, but we must prioritize and be just…