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The Beauty of Catholic Schools Week

When I saw that I would be writing a blog post for Catholic Schools Week, I knew right away that I wanted to write about community. Community is the second...

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Ms. Hall's sixth grade home room posing for a photo from their Christmas party.

Presence Over Perfection: What Really Matters in Your Classroom

It’s Saturday, January 3rd. Classes start up again on Monday. You’re back at your ACE placement, your plans for the week are solid, your assignments are prepped, your grade book...

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Alec Torigian: No More Tears

When I emailed ACE legend Alec Torigian to ask if I could feature him in a blog post, this was his response: "I am so not a model of successful...

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Surrender in Service to God

Pope Francis said, "Love and charity are service, helping others, serving others. There are many people who spend their lives in this way, in the service of others. When you...

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If It Ain't Broke...Go Blended?

Most of us have heard the tales about Catholic schools with low enrollment and poor academic performance that adopt blended learning as a final effort to remain open and offer...

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Breaking the Blended Learning Rules

When we design professional development sessions, trainings, or classes, we always toe the very delicate line between (1) making blended learning seem very simple by presenting a limited view, and...

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No Longer a New Face in the Crowd

During my second ACE summer, I heard a lot of stories from ACE grads about the second-year teaching experience. Maybe it was because I asked more questions, or maybe it...

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Lead with Zeal

I am incredibly blessed to be the father of a joyous 8-month old girl, Caroline Frances. Many people who meet her remark on how she is such a happy baby...