This week, we celebrated International Dot Day along with hundreds of thousands of others around the globe. Reading Peter Reynolds’ book, The Dot, inspires us to “Make our Mark” and see where it takes us…. I am always amazed by…
When We Grow Up
Every year, I send home an Interest Interview for students to share more about them. Parents are nice enough to record what the students say, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE reading them. The final question on the inventory is: “What…
A Whirlwind Tour
I thought I would share a bit about my experience with the folks at NBC News’ Education Nation Town Hall this past week at MIT in Cambridge (video link is now below, and it will be broadcast this Sunday at…
From Mullen-Hall, to Town Hall
I thought I would share some pretty exciting news… This Thursday I will be participating in NBC News’ Education Nation Town Hall at the Media Lab at MIT in Cambridge. The folks at NBC have been holding Town Hall discussions…
Our Three Words
As a Mullen-Hall staff, we spent time watching the following video from ABC News shown on Good Morning America. It focused on the power of three simple words, and how they can tie us together while celebrating our differences. Watch…
A Sweet End to Summer
Lots of you know that I love Pinterest – and goodness knows I’ve pinned enough recipes to sink a car carrier. But when I’m in the grocery store with no means to Google anything, I’m left to my own resourcefulness. …
Bridges, Bargains, Butterflies and Beaches!
On my way home from the classroom last week, I had another sighting of the Sagittarius Leader in the Cape Cod Canal, a car carrier out of Panama. It is quite a sight, to see it going under the Sagamore…
Professor Springsteen
Last night, I attended a unique professional development session: A Bruce Springsteen concert. That’s right! Though I’ve attended dozens of other concerts in my life, this was my first time seeing The Boss perform. I couldn’t help but draw parallels…
Honestly? Advice Abounds!
My friends at VolunteerSpot.com have been collecting advice and tips for parents from notable bloggers all over the internet. So, I asked myself: Self? What advice would I give parents at the beginning of the school year? hmmm….. I am…
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year….
My thoughts are starting to turn towards Back To School… Are yours? My own children are starting to ask when we will begin back-to-school shopping. I thought I’d post the letter I sent home on Step-Up day, as well as…