Great teaching goes far beyond the teacher's charisma. In fact, it’s not about the teacher at all— it’s about helping students learn. I REMEMBER STANDING in line at the cafeteria of Catholic Central High School in Steubenville. It was … [Read more...] about ‘Dead Poets Society’: 10 rules NOT to follow if you wish to survive teaching (Pt. 1)
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David Brooks: From crooked timber to a life of service
It’s the belief that all of us are broken, that no timber is made straight, that life is intended to be a series of struggles and lessons — and that all of this builds moral fiber and strength of character. I WAS SITTING in a job interview — at a … [Read more...] about David Brooks: From crooked timber to a life of service
PHILIP YANCEY: Wall of Ungrace (Part 3)
This blog continues “Philip Yancey: Resisting Grace (part 2)" and "Philip Yancey: The Wanderer (part 1)." "HANNAH" WAS A brilliant, creative woman I grew to know in Los Angeles. We had been dating for about six months. She was brilliant, … [Read more...] about PHILIP YANCEY: Wall of Ungrace (Part 3)
Philip Yancey: Resisting Grace (Part 2)
This blog continues last week’s blog: “Philip Yancey: The Wanderer (part 1).” “I’M HAVING AN argument with God,” I admitted to an old friend meeting me at a coffee shop in Brentwood. I had left my teaching position at Archer about two … [Read more...] about Philip Yancey: Resisting Grace (Part 2)
Philip Yancey: The Wanderer (Part 1)
I WAS SEVERAL years out of my Conservative Mennonite community before I ran into the author Philip Yancey. During that confusing season, I somehow managed to join, piecemeal, an Episcopalian church, a Presbyterian church, and a … [Read more...] about Philip Yancey: The Wanderer (Part 1)
Kenneth Voss: The Letter (part 2)
Although severe, my principal modeled attention to detail — a skill I needed to survive a career To read "Kenneth Voss: The Letter (part 1)," please click here. MR. VOSS WAS an object of speculation and fascination to the students and … [Read more...] about Kenneth Voss: The Letter (part 2)
