Laughter – It Will Save Your Sanity!

Some of the best days that I’ve had in my career are those days where…

Want a Happier Life – Celebrate Little Victories!

Being a teacher, I have always told my students to dream big, shoot for the…

March 22 / davedempsey / Assessment

Years ago, I was visiting my nephew in Los Angeles and, while having my morning…

March 16 / davedempsey / Assessment

“Why did you became a teacher?”. It was one of the first questions you were…

When you feel you matter and that your work has meaning, you’re likely right. When…

February 11 / davedempsey / Assessment

“Relationship is the foundation of all good learning in schools.” I hope I don’t sound…

January 22 / davedempsey / Assessment

I find myself reflecting a lot lately. Whether it’s the COVID enforced down time, the…

January 14 / davedempsey / Assessment

Breathe in. Hold it. Now breath out. This is a tough time for everyone, you’re…

Yesterday I was having a nice Vietnamese supper with my daughter and her boyfriend.…

November 29 / davedempsey / Assessment

Arrogance – we don’t like it in our neighbors, we don’t like it in…