"...People today often describe schools as “broken.” At first, it seems hard to argue with that. But what the proponents of that position mean is that schools have ceased to function efficiently; they are failing as machines. If we change the vocabulary and consider schools as learning environments, however, it makes no sense to talk … Continue reading Schools are not “broken”

The sink or swim mentality of traditional schools must be abandoned in favor of a shared responsibility for success.

As we embark on a new era at Tomball High School with a new vision and new leadership, members of the leadership development team have taken the opportunity to reflect upon areas of need affecting our campus. Two of the most prominent areas of need concern academic achievement and student engagement, both of which can … Continue reading Innovation Plan: About the Learning

During the 2016-2017 school year, I was given the opportunity to be a part of the Campus Leadership Development Team on my campus.  We were asked to identify a problem that is reflected in our Campus Improvement Plan and propose a solution. The specific target areas that I thought would be within my realm of … Continue reading The Beginning