by lindanathan | Aug 9, 2022 | Creativity, Equity, Interdisciplinary Learning, Leadership Development, Praise, Professional Development, Teaching and Learning
I keep looking at the photo that I keep on my desktop, the wide smiles and expressions of joy. These new PSi alums—who had just stepped away for a moment from a celebration with family and friends to pose for this group portrait—are proud of their accomplishments. So...
by lindanathan | May 23, 2022 | Creativity, Equity, Family/School Involvement, Interdisciplinary Learning, Leadership Development, Literacy, Praise, Professional Development, School Visits, Teaching and Learning, Uncategorized
Good News Update: Kendwy Valdez I called Kendwy a few months ago to check in. Just an easy question… Me: What’s going on? Kendwy: Oh my gosh… two positions got posted, and it didn’t cross my mind to go for either. I’ve been working in the dual language...
by lindanathan | May 23, 2022 | Equity, Family/School Involvement, Interdisciplinary Learning, Leadership Development, Literacy, online learning, Praise, Professional Development, Uncategorized
Paulina Mitropoulos is the incoming Director of Multilingual Learner Education as of July 1 for the Somerville Public Schools. Previously, Paulina worked for the Boston Public Schools in two leadership roles: Leader of Teaching and Learning at the Rafael Hernández...
by lindanathan | Apr 27, 2022 | Arts Education, Boston Arts Academy, Creativity, Equity, Family/School Involvement, Interdisciplinary Learning, Leadership Development, Outdoor Education, Praise, Professional Development, Teaching and Learning, Uncategorized
“Caminante no hay camino; se hace el camino al andar.” We both loved those verses from Antonio Machado. We have traveled and invented so many paths together. I am grateful to have had Carmen in my life for so many years. We called each other sisters from...
by lindanathan | Apr 7, 2022 | Creativity, Equity, Family/School Involvement, Leadership Development, Praise, Professional Development, School Visits, Teaching and Learning, Uncategorized
By Linda Nathan, Director, Perrone-Sizer Institute for Creative Leadership at Hale (PSi) When I walk into the Tobin School in Mission Hill, I’m overwhelmed. This is MY school—the place where I founded my first school—Tobin Academic and Performing Arts Middle School....
by lindanathan | Nov 15, 2021 | Creativity, Equity, Interdisciplinary Learning, Leadership Development, Literacy, Praise, Professional Development, School Visits, Teaching and Learning
COVID19 has blanketed so many students and families in frustration, despair, and disappointment. Recently I visited 360 High School in Providence, Rhode Island and found hope, optimism, and a sense of possibilities. Started seven years ago with Carnegie Foundation...
