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Memorial Day: The Cost of Freedom
This Memorial Day hit differently for me. Perhaps it’s because our nation is celebrating its 250th anniversary—a moment that demands deeper reflection on the extraordinary journey of the United States.
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After Eight Years: The End of An Era at Edison
After eight years, an era has officially come to an end. Gabe and Seth, the two longest-enrolled students at The Edison School, have graduated from high school.
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The Selfless Hearts Shaping Our Kids
Sometimes I wish time travel were real. If it were, I’d go back and visit every teacher I “tormented” (or, more accurately, learned from) as a kid.
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From Fear to a Window Seat: Helping Kids Embrace Challenges
Recently, I had the privilege of taking a group of Edison’s high school students on a multi-night trip to Washington, D.C.
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Control-centered or Learning-centered Classrooms
I believe there are two main types of classrooms in modern education…a control-centered classroom and a learning-centered classroom.
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Building the Right Team at Edison
As a new, young leader, I had an overinflated view of my importance to my team. I believed that if I was out, things wouldn’t run as smoothly.
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Proud Moment at Edison
More than anything, I see myself as a life coach to the kids enrolled at The Edison School.
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Kindness over Niceness
In the first team meeting of every season, regardless of the sport, when I was growing up, my coaches would always share with the parents and players their strategy for the upcoming…
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The High Plane of Dignity: Why Our Kids Need Us to Model MLK Jr.’s Message
As our nation pauses today to honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I fear we have lost a major part of his message…treating others with…