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Thoughtful Thursday
This year, that quote feels especially personal. After years of balancing leadership, research, parenting, and life’s many layers, I...
Catherine Addor
16 hours ago1 min read
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Moving Beyond the Myth
School as sole educator is a myth, and it’s time we embrace that. For decades, maybe centuries, we’ve operated under a powerful cultural...
Catherine Addor
5 days ago3 min read
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Thoughtful Thursday
Leadership isn’t about waiting for perfect conditions. It’s about showing up even when the skies are dark, guiding others through...
Catherine Addor
May 81 min read
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Keep Picking It Up: Why Students Need to Fail to Learn
Last July, my daughter caught a double illusion for the first time. If you’re unfamiliar with baton twirling, it’s an art and a sport...
Catherine Addor
May 42 min read
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Thoughtful Thursday
Leadership isn’t about waiting for the perfect moment; it’s about creating momentum. “The most effective way to do it, is to do it.” ...
Catherine Addor
May 11 min read
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Secretly a Dinosaur: What Kids Teach Us About Resilience in Education
I came across a meme today that stuck with me. It said: A child told his sad friend, “It’s okay to be sad. Sad stands for Secretly A...
Catherine Addor
Apr 272 min read
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Thoughtful Thursday
They say “third time’s the charm,” but what if it’s not? What if it takes four tries? Or five? Persistence doesn’t count attempts; it...
Catherine Addor
Apr 241 min read
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Name it.
Don’t say you’re against DEI unless you’re ready to explain why. Name It. We hear it increasingly these days, people saying they “have a...
Catherine Addor
Apr 203 min read
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Thoughtful Thursday
“If we want our children to move mountains, we first have to let them get out of their chairs.” — Nicolette Sowder So here’s the real...
Catherine Addor
Apr 171 min read
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Guiding the Guides
Guiding the Guides: Why Schools Must Prioritize Parent Engagement in Early Childhood Education In early childhood education, we often...
Catherine Addor
Apr 143 min read
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If Your “Why” Is All About You, It’s Time to Rethink
I didn’t come into education to find myself. I didn’t do it to feel fulfilled or to relive the parts of childhood that felt unfinished. I...
Catherine Addor
Apr 132 min read
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Thoughtful Thursday
Mindfulness reminds us our choices matter. Our presence matters. The way we show up, for ourselves and others, is powerful....
Catherine Addor
Apr 101 min read
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We Have Forgotten How to Community
Reclaiming Connection in Education through True Engagement In a world that’s never been more connected, we’ve somehow forgotten how to...
Catherine Addor
Apr 62 min read
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Thoughtful Thursday
Leadership isn’t just about showing up. It’s about lifting others while you're there... and making sure they still rise when you're not....
Catherine Addor
Apr 31 min read
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Recognizing Parents as Teaching Assistants: A Key Learning from the COVID-19 Pandemic
While this shift was born out of necessity, one of the most significant and lasting lessons from that time is recognizing parents’...
Catherine Addor
Mar 302 min read
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Driving Educational Excellence: Leadership Strategies by Addor-ation
It is essential for schools to continuously strive for excellence and innovation to ensure the success of their students. This is where...
Catherine Addor
Feb 122 min read
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Empowering Educators: Innovating Curriculum with Addor-ation
It is crucial for educators to stay ahead of the curve and continuously innovate their curriculum to meet the needs of learners. This is...
Catherine Addor
Feb 121 min read
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Enhancing Student Outcomes: The Addor-ation Approach
In today's ever-evolving educational landscape, the quest to enhance student outcomes remains at the forefront of every educator’s mind....
Catherine Addor
Feb 122 min read
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