Author Archives: jsgarrett

Recently, a teacher in my school shared with me a topic that is being discussed in her master’s cohort.  The topic is regarding SOL Standards and reporting categories.  What is so alarming is the inequity in our State’s educational standards … Continue reading →
Read more »

Without failure you can never appreciate success.  The most successful inventors of our time failed and failed often.  It is during times of failure that true leaders reflect and grow from it.  Attached is an inspirational video by Honda on … Continue reading →
Read more »

Recently, I interviewed with a neighboring locality for a central office position.  Throughout the interview I was able to use a lot of the verbage that we have discussed and have grown more accustom to using during our 711 and … Continue reading →
Read more »

Creating Classrooms We Need: 8 Ways Into Inquiry Learning March 11, 2013 | 10:54 AM | By Tina Barseghian   Flickr: Scratchpost If kids can access information from sources other than school, and if school is no longer the only … Continue reading →
Read more »

Over the past couple of weeks I have heard from teachers about the concern for students  regarding them completing their homework assignments.  Here is an interesting article that I found today.  Definitely gives you some food for thought as well … Continue reading →
Read more »

As each of you know, it takes practice to operate and live on an educators budget and being paid once a month.  I was fortunate to grow up in a household of conservative parents who planned and saved for everything.  … Continue reading →
Read more »

Recently read this article on gaming and incorporating “games/technology” into education.  Great food for thought, please read. Game-based Learning Is Playing for Keeps The Institute of Play’s Katie Salen helps educators understand the valuable connection between digital gaming and classroom … Continue reading →
Read more »

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Winston Churchill Merry Christmas to All and a happy and bright New Year!
Read more »

Yesterday, Region 8 had the opportunity to hear from a renowned teacher, Rafe Esquith. For the past two decades, Esquith has taught fifth-graders at a public school in a Los Angeles neighborhood plagued by guns, gangs and violence. His exceptional … Continue reading →
Read more »

Good article, thought I would share… Inspiring Others, Social Media in Education  Using digital tools to make a difference By Bill Ferriter on November 1st, 2012 | Comments (0) Quick question: If you wanted to make a difference in the … Continue reading →
Read more »