by lindanathan | May 2, 2023 | Books, Boston Arts Academy, Equity, Family/School Involvement, Leadership Development, Literacy, Praise, School Visits, Teaching and Learning, Uncategorized
Adam Aronson Chelsea Opportunity Academy (COA) sits in a far wing of Chelsea High School in Chelsea MA. I have been visiting this high school since the mid-80s in its various iterations and changes. I always leave energized by the students and faculty I meet. Adam, a...
by lindanathan | Apr 26, 2023 | Equity, Family/School Involvement, Leadership Development, Outdoor Education, Praise, School Visits, Teaching and Learning, Uncategorized
It’s a straight shot from Boston to St. Johnsbury School, also known as home of the Catamounts, a large wild cat or panther. I have known Lydia Cochrane, co-principal here, for a decade. She was part of my inaugural cohort of Perrone Sizer Institute for...
by lindanathan | Apr 7, 2023 | Creativity, Equity, Interdisciplinary Learning, Leadership Development, Praise, School Visits, Teaching and Learning, Uncategorized
Our student guides, faculty dean and Juan Boat builders Surfers Engineers Shoe designers Scientists What is common amongst this group of adults? They all love teaching and learning at Baxter Academy in Portland, Maine. I just spent a day with my colleague...
by lindanathan | Mar 16, 2023 | Arts Education, Creativity, Equity, Interdisciplinary Learning, Literacy, Praise, School Visits, Teaching and Learning
Demetrius in front of the “HOMies” If energy can be electric and calming at the same time, that’s the feeling in Mr. Demetrius Fuller’s art classroom at the Sokolowski School in Chelsea MA. Student letter plates I walk in and observe twenty-two...
by lindanathan | Mar 6, 2023 | Books, Leadership Development, Literacy, School Visits, Teaching and Learning, Uncategorized
Nora Hassan Haddadi is an alumna of Perrone-Sizer Institute for Creative Leadership (PSi-5). Her Capstone Project focused on the design and implementation of progressive reform of inequitable instructional practices and systems that have historically underserved...
by lindanathan | Feb 27, 2023 | Arts Education, Books, Creativity, Family/School Involvement, Interdisciplinary Learning, Praise, School Visits
Hannah Kehn is the founding principal of Humanities IV in the Rockaways (a part of Queens, NY). The school is now in its 6 year. She is the founding principal. This week her seniors will defend their Capstone Projects before a series of community judges–...
