Author Archives: Brian Maltby

This is a video I used during my 717 presentation. It is me, circa 1994, having a conversation with my present day self. It’s a tongue-in-cheeck depiction of leadership and growth. Enjoy.    
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1. I have done a bad job of presenting 2. I have had bad presentations modelled to me for years 3. I can do better After reading Presentationzen, I was struck by how often I have sat through long, boring, … Continue reading →
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Recently, a group of five cohort students, me included, were asked to work collaboratively to write a two page paper. We were given a small amount of time and sent out to get it done. I worked with a group that clearly was … Continue reading →
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I really enjoyed the presentations last week. I thought it was a great culminating activity to end our first year in the EdD program. I appreciated the opportunity to write creatively and to act out our scenario with my wonderfully … Continue reading →
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I recently watched “The Greatest Movie Ever Sold” by Morgan Spurlock. Mr. Spurlock explores product placement in the movie and in fact, uses product placement to fund his movie. At one point during the movie, Mr. Spurlock is interviewing an … Continue reading →
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   During Saturday’s workshop with Dr. Shakeshaft we were given the opportunity to share policies with other members of our group. I was surprised to hear others share so many stories about educator sexual misconduct. I have knowledge of several teachers … Continue reading →
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The Virginia House of Delegates will vote today on a bill that has been cleverly nicknamed the “Tim Tebow Bill” after the very popular current Denver Broncos quarterback who was a homeschooled student that played football for his local high … Continue reading →
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Penn State’s new interim president recently stated that, in the future, Penn State would “not only do what is required under the law, we will do what is right.”  This, to me, seems to be an understated acknowledgement of fault. What was required … Continue reading →
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Last week I met with a salesman. He pitched me a product that until recently I would not have even considered. I had no issue with the product, in fact, I rather liked it. The problem was that I had someone … Continue reading →
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8 weeks went by very quickly. This week we gave short oral presentations to half of our classmates. Last week I spoke in front of 2000 or so at Patrick Henry, no nerves, no problem. In front of 10 or … Continue reading →
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