Perspective Shift

Shifting Perspectives to Transform Education and Life

A Blog from my perspective of years in education, and in life.

When we change our perspective, we change our world.

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Community is part of how we survive February
A Valentine’s Message for Teachers
A few nights ago, I found myself at a retirement party for a teacher friend. The room was loud in that...
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What It Means to Keep Showing Up in February
The other night, Kelli and I took a drive with no real destination in mind, the kind you take when the...
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The Policy–Practice Chasm in Late January
Series: This post is part of Policy in the Classroom. See the full series → Where instructional...
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The Middle of January and the Work of Carrying On
Kelli and I attended the funeral of our sister-in-law’s mother earlier this week. It was solemn, as funerals...
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A quiet guide for teachers who feel worn down
A Teacher’s Guide to Burnout, Boundaries, and Renewal
I want to share something I’ve been working on quietly.     Over time, I’ve noticed how often teachers...
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What Comes After the Quiet
A Perspective Shifts reflection for early-career teachers That first morning back The first day back...
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The Quiet After the Break: Re-Entering the Classroom Without Reinventing Yourself
Over the break, I found myself playing around with AI—not for lesson plans or productivity, but for fun....
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Keeping the Light Alive: Hope in the Classroom This Season
Happy Holidays, friends. Wishing you a season of rest, renewal, and light—whether you’re gathered...
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Teaching as Soul Work
Lessons from Aging, Reflection, and Renewal at Year’s End Saturday morning, Kelli and I attended our...
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