Happy Hiring Season to Those Who Observe  Springtime in education is akin to rounding the third corner of a running track. The race isn’t finished, but the finish line is in sight. The weather starts improving, Spring Break provides a welcome respite from the last few months of winter doldrums, and whether we should or…

In my travels across the country to various school districts I always try to get to know the community a little bit. Most of the time this is limited to getting recommendations on local restaurants, but every once in a great while, I get the opportunity to actually explore some of the area in a…

My first job, besides having a paper route, was working at The Cajun Connection as a busboy at the age of 15. The Cajun Connection was a little hole-in-the-wall restaurant where “Cajun Ron,” originally from Lake Charles, Louisiana, constructed a delicious menu inspired by his grandmother’s recipes. I soon began learning some of the other…

Welcome to The Educated Inquiry, my new blog! Like many blogs, I’ll be sharing some of my thoughts and insights stemming from my work in education consulting and professional learning. However, unlike many blogs, I plan to use it to ask questions and wonder out loud. I’ve found that writing really helps me sort out…