Following the first five rules takes toxic drama out of the classroom, and allows teachers to focus on what they really love. This blog continues “‘Dead Poets Society’: 10 rules NOT to follow if you wish to survive teaching (Pt. 1).” THIS … [Read more...] about ‘Dead Poets Society’: 10 rules NOT to follow if you wish to survive teaching (Pt. 2)
‘Dead Poets Society’: 10 rules NOT to follow if you wish to survive teaching (Pt. 1)
Great teaching goes far beyond the teacher's charisma. In fact, it’s not about the teacher at all— it’s about helping students learn. I REMEMBER STANDING in line at the cafeteria of Catholic Central High School in Steubenville. It was … [Read more...] about ‘Dead Poets Society’: 10 rules NOT to follow if you wish to survive teaching (Pt. 1)
David Brooks: From crooked timber to a life of service
It’s the belief that all of us are broken, that no timber is made straight, that life is intended to be a series of struggles and lessons — and that all of this builds moral fiber and strength of character. I WAS SITTING in a job interview — at a … [Read more...] about David Brooks: From crooked timber to a life of service
PHILIP YANCEY: Wall of Ungrace (Part 3)
This blog continues “Philip Yancey: Resisting Grace (part 2)" and "Philip Yancey: The Wanderer (part 1)." "HANNAH" WAS A brilliant, creative woman I grew to know in Los Angeles. We had been dating for about six months. She was brilliant, … [Read more...] about PHILIP YANCEY: Wall of Ungrace (Part 3)
Philip Yancey: Resisting Grace (Part 2)
This blog continues last week’s blog: “Philip Yancey: The Wanderer (part 1).” “I’M HAVING AN argument with God,” I admitted to an old friend meeting me at a coffee shop in Brentwood. I had left my teaching position at Archer about two … [Read more...] about Philip Yancey: Resisting Grace (Part 2)
Philip Yancey: The Wanderer (Part 1)
I WAS SEVERAL years out of my Conservative Mennonite community before I ran into the author Philip Yancey. During that confusing season, I somehow managed to join, piecemeal, an Episcopalian church, a Presbyterian church, and a … [Read more...] about Philip Yancey: The Wanderer (Part 1)
