Talla Tells Us. . .Charlotte-Mecklenberg’s Meeting Matrix

Talla Tells Us. . .Charlotte-Mecklenberg’s Meeting Matrix

I’ve been spending a lot of time with Charlotte-Mecklenberg Schools these days (see here, here, and here), and I keep learning more and more! So of course, when I spied this District Meeting Schedule on Talla R.’s workspace during a recent session, I had to find out...
Author Interview: Paula L. White’s SHAPE – and a Giveaway!

Author Interview: Paula L. White’s SHAPE – and a Giveaway!

You know I love a good author stalking (see this one, this one, this one, this one, AND this one). And now it’s time to introduce you to yet another! I first met Paula L. White when doing work with New Jersey’s Priority Schools a few years back. I was super impressed...
Together Talks: Kahlmus Eatman, Senior Director of Operations

Together Talks: Kahlmus Eatman, Senior Director of Operations

It’s time for another Together Talk! So far, you’ve met a district superintendent and a principal turned doctoral student. And today I’m featuring someone from the non-instructional side of the house — Kahlmus E., the Senior Director of Operations for Aspire Public...
Making the Most of Classroom Volunteers

Making the Most of Classroom Volunteers

I am not traveling this week, and so I booked a slot to volunteer in my daughter’s first grade classroom. I know I’ll be put right to work! But. . . sometimes volunteers are more work! With a little bit of planning and communication, classroom volunteers – whether...

Personal Post: Recovering From That Kind of Monday

I didn’t plan to write this post. I didn’t mean to have that kind of Monday. You know. The kind of Monday that begins with 25 MPH winds, pounding rain, and a cancelled 5 AM run with your BFF.  The kind of Monday of feeling tired and dehydrated from a weekend of this,...