Keynote at MassCUE, Tackling 21st Century Learning

Today I had the privilege of speaking at the MassCUE Conference, Tackling 21st Century Learning, in Gilette Stadium. Imagine a conference overlooking the Patriots as they practice and attending workshops in the luxury boxes! I continue to be amazed at all the incredible learning happening in classrooms around Massachusetts. A big thank you to all my colleagues who shared their wealth of knowledge today. I will be returning to my classroom tomorrow invigorated and anxious to try them out. A big thank you to Ragen Tiliakos, chair of the conference committee, for inviting me.

MOS Gala - The Science Behind

Tonight my daughter, Jillian, and I ate, drank, and danced our way through the transformed Museum of Science at their first annual gala, The Science Behind. I was honored to be invited and introduced by Ioannis Miaoulis, president of the MoS. A highlight of the evening was our visit to Harry Potter the Exhibition. How exciting to see the sorting hat, Harry's wand, the Nimbus 2000 and Hagrid's hut and costume! Not to mention the dark chocolate cauldrons filled with chocolate pudding and cotton candy flames or Jillian's favorite dessert - pumpkin cheesecake! We tried our hand at making our own flying broom, throwing a quaffle and we even danced on the periodic table with Galileo and Madame Curie! I am so pleased to continue my long standing relationship with the MoS, it is a true champion of hands-on-learning in the Boston area. I have been fortunate to experience a sabbatical there and to work as a teacher in residence.