by Leng Inque | Mar 29, 2017 | Blog
I was reading a blog today by Eric Sheninger (@E_Sheninger) about his awesome Science Teacher, Mr. S, and this really hit me: Caring. Is it that hard for some? Should it be part of our job description? Why can’t we give kiddos positive lasting impressions,...
by Leng Inque | Mar 20, 2017 | Blog
One Shot The other night, while having a family dance party, I shouted to Alexa, “Alexa, play Lose Yourself by Eminem”. As my wife, two kids, and I were busting moves, it hit me, especially the first few lines: Look If you had One shot Or one opportunity To seize...
by Leng Inque | Jan 3, 2017 | Blog
I don’t recall if I chose #ONEWORD2016, but when so many of my PLN friends began posting their #ONEWORD2017 this past week, I could not hold back. Here they were, right in front of me. For example; @lmstump – BOLD, @awelcome – SUFFER, @bethhill2829 –...
by Leng Inque | Aug 28, 2016 | Blog
This is a post written by two school leaders; Jeff Kubiak, current Head of School at The Gardner School of Arts & Sciences in Vancouver, WA, and Eric Ewald, current lead learner and chief storyteller at Van Allen Elementary School in North Liberty, IA. fail·ure...
by Leng Inque | Aug 1, 2016 | Blog
New Life. Where does it start? We are born so helpless, fragile, and delicate, yet we are brought into this world with expectations galore. I was fortunate to spend time with my day-old niece this past weekend; Amelia Grace Connolly. Wow! What a joy and bundle of...
by Leng Inque | May 24, 2016 | Blog
I know “Punitivism” is not a “real” word, but it sounds cool right? From the many definitions around, here is what it really entails from what I see in schools “inflicting or intended as punishment”. What’s the point? A...
