May 26Nothing’s Going to ChangeYou read the title of this essay, and you know exactly what I’m talking about. On Tuesday morning nineteen parents said goodbye to their precious and beautiful children not knowing it would be the last time they’d see them alive. …School Shootings4 min read
Mar 18How Music Can Change EducationI had the extreme pleasure of attending the SXSW EDU conference in Austin, Texas last week which truly was a wonderful experience. I was not only able to hear some inspiring speakers and learn a lot, but also met some extraordinary people who are dedicated to education as well as the overall health and well being of our children. After attending a few panel discussions as well as the keynote by Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, I sensed four main themes within the conference narrative, each being monumental to the evolution of American public education: 1.) We need to completely shift our current model of education. 2.) The role technology…6 min read
Jan 3The True Issues Confronting American EducationI must admit that writing on this topic, at this moment in time, made me a bit nervous. In case you haven’t noticed, education — not unlike everything else — has become extrememly politicized. …11 min read
Sep 16, 2021The New Dynamic That is EducationIn my last post I wrote about the start of this American school year and the enormous impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on school as well as our children. I also wrote about the effects natural and environmental disasters (hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires) are having . Little did I know…6 min read
Aug 1, 2021When September….BeginsAs of the writing of this essay, we are just over five weeks away from September. Before you know it, the 2021–2022 school year will be upon us. I’m very nervous. When the school doors open again in September (or August for warmer regions of the country) kids will be…5 min read
Jan 21, 2021What Type of Education System Do We Want?In the last ten months something happened regarding education in the United States: We have all become aware that the process of teaching our children is extraordinarily complex. Mind you, this has always been the case, but it took a global pandemic, and the subsequent mass shuttering of schools to…12 min read
Sep 6, 2020A Great Loss for EducationOn my birthday of this year, one of the greatest minds in education sadly passed away. He was also, one of my inspirations. Sir Ken Robinson gained prominence for his 2006 TED talk “Do Schools Kill Creativity?”. In the talk, he laid out, what I believe, is a very significant…5 min read
Aug 4, 2020The True Heart & Soul of AmericaYes, I typically write about education and all things connected to it. In a way this post is still on topic. Please bear with me. Of the few positive things to have emerged during the Covid-19 pandemic is we Americans have painfully realized how important live music truly is for…8 min read
Jun 30, 2020The Golden Opportunity for American EducationAs we get closer to September the looming question hanging over every child and parent’s head is: Will our schools re-open? Summer is in full swing and with each sweltering day, the big question remains what is going to happen in the fall? I have always believed the job of…7 min read
Jun 22, 2020The Hilarity of TeachingAs the door closes on the craziest school year I’ve ever experienced, I’ve been thinking a lot about my job, and I have a confession to make: One of the primary reasons I became a teacher is because I find children, and young people in general, utterly hilarious. Regardless of…4 min read