Tag Archives: failure

About June: The madness!

Posted on July 13, 2015 by dfgately

The month of June is a fraught time for a school leader. There are countless tasks to be completed and deadlines to be met before the end of the school year which is fast approaching. More than once, in the midst of … Continue reading →

Posted in Inside the Middle School, Leadership, Personal Best, Reflections | Tagged communicating, failure, Mindset, Work | 1 Comment

About teaching: So you think you can dance?

Posted on July 4, 2015 by dfgately

I’m not a good dancer. I’m not sure why really, I guess I’m just self-conscious about the way I look when I dance. I shouldn’t be this way because I believe in a growth mindset. Why worry about making mistakes … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged failure, learning, middle school, teaching | 2 Comments

About Courage: Why don’t we sing anymore?

Posted on October 6, 2014 by dfgately

Why don’t middle school kids dance more? Some do… but at a middle school dance, many students can be found sitting against the wall. Why don’t more adults sing, draw, paint and do art? Why do adults stop playing sports … Continue reading →