As we come to the end of the 2013 National Lutheran Schools Week, we look back on a week of activities, spirit days, service projects, and excitement to realize that…
Author: Kevin Creutz
I was able to enjoy a very good special on the late Chicago Cubs legend Ron Santo during a rain delay earlier this baseball season. Santo was a great 3rd…
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At a 5th and 6th grade track meet last spring, my school was responsible for coordinating the discus event. Saturday was a cold, cloudy, and windy day. It was one…
My 7th and 8th grade basketball team had a rough season this year. The team finished with a record of 10-17 and we battled injuries, tough losses, and very talented…
I regularly exercise at a health club near my house. The worst month to workout is January. The place is always packed that month. A lot of new people show…
Every great teacher that I know has had a special kind of energy. The special kind of energy that makes it very clear that they are excited about teaching. They…
Here is a simple story, about a simple problem, with a simple solution. This summer I was mowing my lawn, and the mower stopped working correctly. The engine was still…
Practice makes perfect. I can not even count how many times that statement has been followed immediately with an additional word added to the statement. PERFECT practice makes perfect. Coaches,…
It is imperative, that at the end of the day, the focus of the principal is on the success of each student. A typical day for a school principal is…
I was asked today what I think an administrator's role is in 21st Century Learning. Here was my response. The most important aspect of 21st century learning is getting our…