Written by David Seibel | 9.12.2019 In a TedTalk with more than 17 million views, Sir Ken Robinson makes a profoundly moving case for creating an education system that nurtures rather than undermines creativity. He uses a number of illustrations and stories to show educators often inadvertently steal the joy of learning from students through over-correcting and over-professionalizing the learning process. Nobody likes their best being marked up by red ink. The first time I watched this video as a teacher, my initial response was to cut out all of my educational practices ..read more

Written by David Seibel | 9.12.2019 Although my last post describes some potential issues using the Enneagram, I do see some benefits as well. I am fairly familiar with the Enneagram, Strengthsfinder, Myers-Briggs, Disc Profile, and even  Which Friends Character Are You? and Which Winnie the Poo Character are you? With all the talk about self-awareness and emotional intelligence, I have wanted over the years to at least be informed on what tools people are using in order to become ‘smart with their feelings.’ I have found some of the follo ..read more

Written by David Seibel | 9.12.2019 Before reading this post, you should know of this post that describes the benefits of the Enneagram.  Over the summer at Teacher Orientation, a group of teachers at Coram Deo Academy engaged in a brief exercise using The Five Voices communication framework for teams. Their motto is, “Everyone speaks but not everyone is heard. You have a leadership voice. Discover it today.” Their stated mission is to empower teams to be more effective through finding their unique voice in the workplace.  I chose to do this activity because it wa ..read more

Written by David Seibel | 9.19.2019 Educational options abound for your student. Rather than selling you on what I think is best, I want to share with you the opportunities for educating your child: public, private, and homeschool. Rather than sharing my opinion, I want to give you resources that have been helpful to me. Seeking a Christian Education   First, I want to commend this video from the Gospel Coalition on choosing education for your children. These pastors have thought deeply about the best educational options available. Dr. Juan Sanchez has raised five girls ..read more

Written by David Seibel | 9.20.19 This helpful article on choosing education for your children has been a blessing to many Christian parents, and I commend it. You should also see my article on choosing the best educational option for your child. It has helped me better understand the limitations of the schooling option that I have chosen for my children, namely Classical Christian education at an independent school. What’s the Biggest Drawback?   Here on the podcast Basecamp Live, Monica Whately shares Nine Reasons Why Classical Education May Not Be for You ..read more

Written by David Seibel | 9.24.2019 This post is the third in Project Legacy, a series of interviews that aim to learn from leaders outside of education to influence those inside education. To read the first article in the series, click here. The following post recounts lessons from Northview Church’s Senior Pastor, Steve Poe. During the decade after college, Steve opened and ran three restaurants, launched a radio station, and opened a financial planning firm and a commodity trading group. Although successful in the world’s eyes as a businessman, Steve did not fe ..read more

Written by David Seibel | 9.29.2019 This post is the second in Project Legacy, a series of interviews that aim to learn from leaders outside of education to influence those inside education. To read the second article in the series, click here. The following post recounts three lessons learned from Carmel City Councilman, Jeff Worrell. His bio shares his background in Athletic Training during college, his life as an entrepreneur leading Advantage Medical, and his current profession as a City Councilman of the Southeast District in Carmel. Here are three lessons on ..read more

Written by David Seibel | 10.8.2019 This post is the second in Project Legacy, a series of interviews that aim to learn from leaders outside of education to influence those inside education. To read the first article in the series, click here. The following post recounts four lessons learned from Jake Stamper, Sextons Creek Senior Vice President. Beyond running seven businesses over the past few decades, Jake has vast experience in corporate management and marketing, as well as sacrificial service on several boards. He is a professional and an influencer. A deep well of wis ..read more

Written by David Seibel | 10.1.2019 In this series, we will put before you some quotes from scholar-practitioners of the past that can educate and equip the problem-solvers and servant-leaders of today. Mortimer J. Adler was a popular American philosopher, author, and educator, who worked at various prestigious universities, like Columbia and the University of Chicago, as well as educational institutions, like the Encyclopædia Britannica, and his own Institute for Philosophical Research. When he died in 2001 (aged precisely 98 and a half years old), he left behind a massive body of w ..read more

Written by David Seibel | 10.2.2019 It is currently in vogue to talk about race. Although I am not interested in being one of the cool kids, I am keenly interested in promoting flourishing and teaching children well. Thus, here are three starting points for parents on how to teach children well about diversity. There are several resources listed here and here. This ‘lesson’ has a beginning, middle, and endpoint. God’s vision is for all colors to love one another truly, as equals. The Beginning There is only one race. When you are mowing the lawn, your first line i ..read more