A history of hate, but hope for the future
In my American History course, CA Sophomores are studying World War II. We have examined the idealistic aims...
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Social media and the pandemic: another parenting challenge
As people familiar with my blog know, I am not a big fan of social media. Recent events...
The state of our school 2021
It’s the time of year to share the annual “State of the School” address. Thanks to everyone who...
One woman’s story to not miss as we celebrate Women’s History Month
In celebration of Women’s History Month, I thought I would share a relatively unknown story of someone I...
Harassment, ugliness rampant in online gaming
We all have had to spend a lot more time online during the pandemic. We Zoom, check emails,...
Get back to where you once belonged—or not?
Before I get to my topic of today—what education might look like in the future—I just want to...
The kindness of strangers
My family is celebrating my birthday this weekend. My mom and dad, who live in Tucson, reminded me...
Leaving a legacy of care
The world lost a couple of giants this week. They were not giants because they were regularly in...
Activities, laughter, learning return to campus
The energy on campus was amazing this week! This past Monday, our Grade 9 and Grade 8 students...
Remembering baseball legend Hank Aaron
I was five years old when Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s home run record. Even though I was...
MLK: The Other America
Many Colorado Academy students know of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I have a Dream” speech....
A powerful day for teaching at CA
I wake up every day and am psyched to come to work. I am grateful to be at...
Goodbye 2020, Hello 2021: Lessons I will take with me into the New Year
I think we would all agree that we are glad to see 2020 in the rearview mirror. I...
Good things did happen in 2020
It’s so easy to go negative. In fact, it’s too easy. Even when we aren’t in a pandemic,...
Taking stock of student feedback
How did the week feel? For me, it was just too quiet. I missed seeing students and faculty...
Looking forward to the Leach Center for the Performing Arts
It stood for 43 years, providing a home for countless plays, musicals, meetings, concerts, assemblies, recitals, and Town...
Middle School Birding Club generates interest in birds on campus and beyond
Slow down, observe, listen. At Colorado Academy, there are soaring, chirping, and fluttering rewards in taking that moment....
Our social dilemma
A few years ago, I quit Facebook and Twitter. At first, it was hard. I felt like I lost...
‘One day this will go down on your permanent record’
It’s a classic line from the great Violent Femmes song “Kiss Off?” As a young student. I vividly...
Six lessons from this summer
When I am out in nature, I find that my brain automatically goes into “reflection mode.” To be...
Taking action on diversity, equity, and inclusion
As a historian, I know that watershed moments are often recognized only in hindsight, but not always in...