So often, I walk into band rooms and see vast numbers of necks wrenching to see the conductor. Those poor students all trying to get a glimpse of their teacher by slumping,...

My last blog referenced basketball superstar Stephen Curry. And though I have the athletic prowess of a houseplant, watching what this phenomenal player can do is like watching...

I recently heard an interview with basketball legend Stephen Curry. He described his less-than-stellar start as a player, reminding listeners that he had thirteen turnovers in...

I recently stumbled upon a wonderful quote that was so fantastic I can’t stop thinking about it. It simply read, “It doesn't matter if the glass is half-empty or half-full,...

I recently spoke at a start-of-the-new-school-year professional development day for a very large school district. It was the first day back for the teachers. As I surveyed the...

The remarkable Maya Angelou so eloquently stated, "People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget how you made them feel." And...

What's at the heart of being a teacher? I could write for hours and not even begin to scratch the surface. But one of my favorite quotes certainly captures one aspect of it...

As you start your next ensemble rehearsal, simply write the following words on the board without saying a word: "It marks a big step in your development when you come to realize...

In the 1970s, then UCLA Professor Albert Mehrabian postulated a theory he called "The 7-38-55 Rule." According to Professor Mehrabian, just 7% of a message is communicated...