Stephen Gay is a 30+ year education lifer! He is a proud father of three and has been married to his wife for 28 years, who is also an educator. He grew up in Rocky Mount, NC where both grandparents were sharecroppers and his dad worked for the same company for 35 years. He graduated from NC State with Math Ed Degree, taught … Read More
Vision For Success – Jason Harelson
Jason Harelson is currently a principal in Luck, WI. He has been in education for nearly half his life and has worked in schools all over Wisconsin. Jason has worked with students as young as four, and has also guided teachers to advanced degrees with the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse. Please use the hashtag #TGPP to continue the conversation, … Read More
You Win With People – Dr. Ashley Hosey
Dr. Ashley B. Hosey is an author, speaker, and educator. He received his BFA degree from the University of Georgia in Athens, his M.ED from the State University of West Georgia and his Ed.D from the University of Alabama. In his 20 plus years as an educator he has worked in both the high school and elementary levels in … Read More
Teacher Ownership – It’s All About Autonomy
In This Post: Welcoming new staff members with positivity and genuine support. Cultivating an environment that promotes teacher autonomy. The value of teachers taking risks! I remember the first time I attended a Project CRISS (Creating Independence through Student-owned Strategies) training as a teacher. I was on board and couldn’t wait for my students to take ownership of their learning. … Read More
We Are All Teachers – Jimmy Casas
Jimmy served fourteen years as the Principal at Bettendorf High School in Bettendorf, Iowa. His passion for teaching and learning coupled with a vision for developing a community of leaders procured a culture of excellence and high standards for learning amid a positive school culture for students and staff. He continues to give back to his profession by speaking … Read More