Well, over a few days in Denver I got to see and be near friends. Some I had only met recently online, and others I have had communication with for years and met in person at other conferences in years

Last week, I had the great fortune to spend a several hours with Jean Eisele, a colleague and friend. She has taught in the school of education for many years and has a deep and wonderful history with the world

Some WACCs on my Birthday. Again. On March 30th, my birthday, I presented at the Washington State Canvas Conference. It was the second time I had presented at the event on my birthday. How weird is that? Spending my birthday with the great people in the world of education. #2017wacc pic.twitter.com/LJVpQ3r0nV— Todd Conaway (@Todd_Conaway)...

I love the act of reflection. My favorite part of my day, or one of them, is my walk to work. Nothing to do but observe and ponder. Lowers my heart-rate, keeps my legs in shape, gives me good reason to buy fancy new clothes, and I get to wonder about what might work, at work. I am absolutely certain that if I ever get any good ideas, they come from...

So, let’s say you have eighteen people in a small paddle boat and everyone has a paddle. Or most everyone. The only task the group has is to cross a small lake. As a benevolent, kind, and perceived leader you say, “Ok folks, we are going over there to the other side of the lake. Go ahead and paddle whenever you want.” I know right? Having a goal,...

How about a little Nikos Kazantzakis and a some Kurt Hahn. Let’s look over the edge of that leaf and tremble and let’s take a walk where we can find a little stream and sit back in the cool grass discover some water moving by us. And just listen. I need challenge. I need a wee bit of conflict – internally or externally. I need to feel. Tired and exhausted....