What Mindset Taught Me — and Why I Tell This Story
I believe that we can change. Not in a vague, motivational-poster kind of way, but in a practical, evidenced-based way. I’ve seen it in...
Three Powerful Classroom Techniques: How to Make Them Work (Without Overdoing It)
Effective teaching isn’t about tricks; it’s about getting students to think about the right stuff —and think in a way that actually...
From Classrooms to Kitchens: Lessons from Education for Smarter Training
Most of my work focuses on teaching and learning in schools—helping educators apply research to improve student learning. But learning...
How Schools Get Teaching Right: The Case for Creating Core Principles for Your School
For the past three years, I’ve worked alongside leaders at the British International School (BIS) in Hanoi to define what great teaching...
Putting the "All" in Checking for Understanding
One of the most common gaps I see when working with teachers is a lack of intentional strategies to check for understanding—or relying on...
Reconnecting the Dots: Getting Back into Classroom
Hello all, This is my blog from 4 plus years years ago. About 4 and a half years ago, I move to Spain to teach for what was supposed to...
A Poetry Writing Task that Celebrates Identity through the Everyday: A Few Easy Steps
Look around you. Check out the pictures on the walls, the nicknacks on the shelf. Think about the things your father used to say or songs...
Make Learning Stick with Storytelling
Humans love a good story. Stories entertain us and help us make sense of the world. They are also easy to understand and memorable.
Why 'Good Effort' isn't Good Enough
General or verbose praise about effort has little meaning, and kids can see right through it. Telling a class that 'everybody put in good...
Temperature Check: A Simple Wellbeing Check for Real or Remote Classroom
Temperature Check: A Simple Wellbeing Check for Real or Remote Classroom
