No, It’s Not Magic, It’s Work: How to compliment music teachers and students after a concert

We are rapidly approaching one of the peak seasons of the school year for concerts and performances. Depending on your school you could be in the midst of it already. It's a thing of beauty to have a school filled with the sounds of young musicians creating music, some of them for the first time, … Continue reading No, It’s Not Magic, It’s Work: How to compliment music teachers and students after a concert

The Importance of a Network

I have the great privilege of being involved with the Westchester County Arts Leadership Association (WCALA). WCALA is a group comprised of people with a variety of titles and job descriptions within their school districts, but all with one prime purpose: leading arts programs in our school communities. Some of our members are full time school … Continue reading The Importance of a Network

My New Video Series: ARTISTIC OSSINING!

It's an exciting time for Arts Education in New York State. Last year the state officially adopted new learning standards for the arts, which are being implemented this year. This makes it a great time to discuss how we go about meeting those standards in our schools, as well as what the actual foundations for … Continue reading My New Video Series: ARTISTIC OSSINING!

Mindfulness in communication

As a school administrator my summer "break" has already come to a close. This week alone started with three day-long meetings with other district leaders, planning and strategizing for the upcoming school year. However, my summer reading goals continue on, and I have just completed book number 4: The Art of Communicating, by Thich Nhat … Continue reading Mindfulness in communication