How can I be a success in your class?  A question that many students wonder as they begin a new school year or semester…you might think that the answer is consistent from one teacher to another, but in reality each teacher brings a unique interpretation to the methods that ensure success in their classes.  A [...]

In a recent publication I read of the impact of failure on our brains…”New research is pinpointing how we learn and make decisions. To the brain, a new thought or idea is like a spider. If it is industrious enough, an intricate web of knowledge spins out from it, Snapshots of the brain taken during [...]

Been reading some works by Michael Stanier (http://www.boxofcrayons.biz  I think I am in love with this guy!!)–his writings on bad work, good work and great work really have helped me refocus on some issues. He shares that bad work is a waste of time, energy and life. Doing it once is one time too many. [...]