I met Sean Gaillard on Twitter years ago, and he quickly became a go-to education leader who I looked to for both inspiration and to fuel my passion for the work I was doing within my school & beyond. I so admire Sean’s leadership style and genuine care. Beyond what I learn from his actions … Continue reading →

Thanks to McGraw Hill PreK-12 for the opportunity to share some of my tips for ensuring that even the quietest students have a voice in the classroom. I’d love to hear strategies you are using to make sure every idea & voice in your classroom is heard. Comment here or tweet me @buddyxo.

We all have those people who we have looked up to for so long that the thought of meeting them in real life gets us a bit star-struck. Though I didn’t get to meet George Couros in person (yet), perhaps even better, I had a chance to sit down with him for an hour to … Continue reading →

I learned about aibo, Sony’s “robotic puppy, powered by AI,” a couple years ago. What initially sparked my interest was that aibo learns and grows over time when given human care and attention. How could this robot dog provide companionship and bond with its owner? My teacher brain also went straight to the visual programming … Continue reading →

I had a chance to sit down with Lainie Rowell for an open & honest conversation on her Evolving with Gratitude Podcast as I describe my past & current journey, real-life challenges, & the impact #gratitude continues to have on my life. This episode is dedicated to my sweet Buddy 🐩 who had crossed the … Continue reading →

I’m extremely excited to share a conversation I had with David Hall of Quiet and Strong. On the podcast, I talk about discovering my own #introvert superpowers & how I’ve rethought the classroom dynamic to empower all voices. Susan Cain’s Quiet had a PROFOUND impact on my teaching & has driven much of the work … Continue reading →

Google Docs recently rolled out some great updates, including: The ability to insert dropdown menus Project tracker table templates @ Shortcuts for quick access to common features & commands I hope that this quick video walkthrough will help you understand what is now available & how to make the best use of these great features! … Continue reading →

I had a chance to sit down with Fonz Mendoza to record episode 109 on his show: My Edtech Life. The title captures the excitement I felt throughout the recording: Get Passionate! Innovative Ways to Leverage Technology. If you have not had a chance to check out the My Edtech Life podcast yet, let me … Continue reading →

I’m excited to share that an article I wrote for American Consortium for Equity in Education was featured as a 4-page spread in their May/June issue of Equity & Access Magazine. I hope you’ll have a chance to check it out and that you find it uplifting & inspiring. Read the full article here: Pandemic-driven … Continue reading →

Canva recently came out with a draw tool and, speaking as a math teacher, I’m thrilled about the possibilities this presents. I had a chance to write two feature posts, one on the Canva website and one on the Wacom website, diving into the opportunities this new tool opens up and applications in a variety … Continue reading →