Conflict—today and through history—is the spark for change
The founding of our republic was based on the principle that we are all created equal. We could...
Dr. Mike Davis
Ten quotes to live by in 2019
While the new year already feels months old, I didn’t want to miss the chance from an educational...
Hey kids, don’t conform! Disruption, revolution, and transcendence
Well, if that title didn’t get you to click this link, I don’t know what will! Lately, I...
Looking beyond grades, if you can
I am a big fan of organizational psychologist Adam Grant and his recent New York Times op-ed piece...
Season of Hope
This is the season of hope. Not only because “Students H.O.P.E.,” which took place just this past...
A tribute to George Herbert Walker Bush
As the nation prepares to bid farewell to the late President George H.W. Bush, I am reminded of...
What are we trying to do here?
“OK, everyone, “ I said to my class on the second to the last day of the term....
CA surveys show positive and strong growth in key areas
I want to thank all the parents who completed our fall survey. Your feedback is important to us,...
Grateful on this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. There are those who bemoan it. Take, for instance, the opinion...
Veteran’s Day remembrance from the battlefields of Vietnam
My father-in-law, Dr. Lawrence Jelsma, passed away recently after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease and was buried...
Caught in the middle
On a recent flight, I found myself in an uncomfortable situation. Part of it was because I was...
Empowering students to make their learning real
I’ve always believed that one of the best things you can do for kids is to show them...
Academic honesty: More than grades are at stake
While traveling earlier this week, I dug into the news and found a great article that has a...
Parent/Teacher Conferences: Honest feedback sets stage for future student growth
Thanks to all the parents who took time to attend the 2,997 individual parent/teacher conferences this week at...
Pondering Musk, Gates, and the value of Parent-Teacher Conferences
Elon Musk has had a hard week. He has to pay a $20 million fine to the SEC...
Words matter: Looking anew at our Mission Statement
Like so many members of our school community, I have always found the mission of Colorado Academy...
“Breaking Bread” and “Breaking Barriers”—Two more reasons to be at CA
This was a great week at Colorado Academy. We had two incredible community-building events that were inspirational—each in...
Affirmation: Witnessing school culture on display in the real world
At Colorado Academy, we are intentional about the kind of student culture we want to create. Over the...
9/11 and Hurricane Florence
Beginning with 9/11 earlier this week and the impending arrival of Hurricane Florence on the East Coast, I...
Engaging young minds in kind ways
What I love most about teaching is the opportunity to ignite intellectual curiosity in young people. Some days,...
Taking Off!
When my twin girls were born in the year 2000, the prospect of their leaving home for college...