I help school staff create more effective school environments for their students.
I am asked about resources for helping students transition from school to post secondary life. These questions come from parents of children with and without disabilities. They also come from educators who want to help their students become healthy … [Continue reading]
If you have ever been in one of my classes or workshops, you may have seen something a little weird. About every 45 minutes, I am going to ask if there is a coach in the room..Then, we all get up and do some type of synchronized stretching. We also … [Continue reading]
You are not alone if you ever wondered if student tardiness was a chronic problem in high schools. According to (Spaulding, 2010), this is one of the leading discipline problems in high schools. So what are some solutions? Active supervisor may be … [Continue reading]
When meeting with a school leader, I suggested we review data around concerns expressed by some of his students. He responded by saying that his programs were well designed and that my request implied failure. Then I said, “I think your programs are … [Continue reading]
Greetings, I don't know about you, but what makes my life harder is not knowing what to do, but it's knowing how to work with others in getting it done. As I watch my student teachers, coach schools, and work with colleagues, I become increasingly … [Continue reading]