by Matt Vaudrey | Aug 2, 2019 | Administration, Coaching, Education, Equity, Tough Issues |
There’s a 100% chance that I’m paraphrasing this idea from someone, but it was a half-baked idea we discussed over lunch, and I’m expanding it here. <triumphant voice> The Biggest Challenge in Effective Professional Development When getting a...
by Matt Vaudrey | May 9, 2019 | Administration, Teaching |
I haven’t been sleeping well lately, and I’m writing to share some of the thoughts that have interrupted my nights. Phase One My last several blog posts all orbit around a central theme; What kind of impact do I want to have on the field of Education?...
by Matt Vaudrey | Feb 27, 2019 | Administration, Equity, Leadership, Teacher Improvement |
My kids love to play with the hose in the backyard. We live in the semi-desert of Southern California, so it’s too hot to play without a sprinkler for about 8 weeks during the summer, but they’re even thrilled to dance in the rain yesterday, as the rest of...
by Matt Vaudrey | Dec 12, 2018 | Administration, Coaching |
This morning, my friend-and-colleague Sarah and I spoke on the phone, exploring this tweet of hers: I have been grappling with legacy and impact lately. They seem to have tons of overlap, but is there a difference? Do legacy and impact always go together? Is it...
by Matt Vaudrey | May 18, 2015 | Administration, Coaching, Education, Hope |
Stacy, one my teacher sisters, shouted across the playground, “Why don’t you ask him? Mr. Vaudrey! Mariah has a question for you!” It was the end of the day, and I was walking back to my car as Stacy’s 4th graders walked to the bus. Mariah...
