Recently I had the opportunity to participate in a learning tour through the National School Board Association's Education Technology Site Visit hosted by the Greenville County Schools in Greenville, South Carolina. I was part of a team of educators from my home district and as we listened, observed, walked and talked, we were inspired to…Read more What words are you living by?
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Do it for the connections
We've heard the saying and probably uttered it often, that there's no need to reinvent the wheel. We know many inventors and their creations like the Wright brothers and the first airflight, Alexander Graham Bell and the telephone, and even Benjamin Franklin and bifocals. We have no records on who invented the wheel, yet we realize how…Read more Do it for the connections
Officer Sander did it for them, so I can too
This week I witnessed a solemn celebration of the contributions of one of my school district's true servants. I was proud to know and work with Officer Myron Sander. I often spent time visiting with him and did so in the parking lot as I was leaving just a few days before his passing. It…Read more Officer Sander did it for them, so I can too
Don’t quit on Them — Do it for Them
I was a junior in high school when an influential figure in my life shared a poem with me. It was listed as the work of a prolific writer, "Anonymous," and the world wide web still can't agree on who wrote it. It is listed in the public domain but sometimes attributed to Edgar Albert…Read more Don’t quit on Them — Do it for Them
Do it for the real MVP
It's not necessarily a good idea to compliment Kevin Durant in my state. The 2013-2014 most valuable player in the NBA left the Oklahoma City Thunder to play for the Golden State Warriors. Lots of fans here took that news hard, but here's one thing KD nailed better than a buzzer beater. In his acceptance…Read more Do it for the real MVP
Reflection on Teacher Appreciation
I sent this to an incredible group of staff members this week. They inspire me. They encourage me. They bring it every day. It's so hard to put into words the power of their contributions, but this is what I shared.... They’re just two words. How could that be sufficient? They can seem trite…Read more Reflection on Teacher Appreciation
Eric L Fox "Do it for them!" 