
Tell us about yourself. Where you live now, career, and/or family news. What have you been up to since you left һԹ?
Hunter Thompson who wrote for the Rolling Stone said Buy the ticket, take the ride.. Think thats what Ive done since һԹ. Taught HS, Middle School Social studies, elementary self contained, became elementary principal in 87 and because I had a great staff working hard to make me look good, I was named NYS Elementary Principal of the Year in 93 and NYS National Distinguished Principal in 94..went to the White House for thatOver 15 years taught at 3 colleges..7 semesters full time..taught hundreds of Canadian students preparing to be teachers..was a national faculty member for PLCs ..worked in a wide range of placesinner-city Detroit, Birmingham-Alabama, Kansas and many morelectured at UCLA, co-author of A Quick Guide to Video Coaching on Amazon, currently am a Video Instructional Coachcheck out my twitter @schoolguy for moreBut at 71 orbits around the sun it is my blessing to be grandpa to James Joseph and husband to Marion !
What is the best thing about your current job?
I get to partner with rock star teachers and invite them to reflect on their practice through video and dialogue with them about where they are and where they want to go impacting learning for every student.
If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
Always nearby to my grandson, James Joseph !
If you had a warning label, what would yours say?
Prone to spontaneous discombobulation
Do you collect anything?
The moments where so many have extended kindness and grace my way.
What is your favorite family tradition?
Doing our best to gather for Sunday dinner when we can
What fashion or trend do you hope makes a comeback?
Definitely NOT the Leisure Suit !
What is your favorite fast-food chain?
Would rather have Slow-Food
What is your favorite movie and why?
The Graduate
What is your favorite һԹ memory?
I spentmy last semester (Spring 71) in Washington DCas part of the SUNY Washington Semester Program. Also memories of two wonderful professorsDr. Wayne MahoodSocial Studies Education and Dr. Ed JanosikChair of the Political Science Dept.