by John Zurn | Feb 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
John Zurn Educational Author- School Consultant Students who are resilient do not get stuck in problem-solving. They know that if a solution is not forthcoming, it is time to look at the problem from a new perspective and try different methods for reaching...
by John Zurn | Feb 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
John Zurn Educational Author- School Consultant Teachers need to work with school administrators to identify what it takes for students to be successful in the community. Educators need to look beyond schooling and ask how they can best prepare students to...
by John Zurn | Feb 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
John Zurn Educational Author- School Consultant Social scientists in the past two decades have clearly stated that human values matter when it comes to defining and managing your measure of personal success. Brene Brown talks about the importance of...
by John Zurn | Feb 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
John Zurn Educational Author- School Consultant When our teachers first developed our list of Traits for Success, courage was not a part of it. Several years into the program, we began to understand the aspirational qualities of success in schools. We wanted...
by John Zurn | Feb 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
John Zurn Educational Author- School Consultant Teachers typically choose responsibility as the culminating Trait for Success. Once students have been given instruction on how to build character, their goal at the end of a school year is to demonstrate their...
by John Zurn | Feb 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
John Zurn Educational Author- School Consultant One does not need to look far on the Internet to find articles that flout the importance of collaboration. Whether collaboration is focused on teamwork, building professional relationships, or conflict resolution,...
by John Zurn | Feb 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
John Zurn Educational Author- School Consultant As teachers and as parents, what kind of children do we want to raise? The child paralyzed by fear or the child challenged by hope? The child who easily loses confidence when confronted by alternatives or the...
by John Zurn | Feb 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
John Zurn Educational Author- School Consultant Parenting is undoubtedly one of the most challenging tasks most of us will face. Our children start entirely dependent on our ability and willingness to feed, bathe, clothe, love, and care for all their infant...
by John Zurn | Feb 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
John Zurn Educational Author- School Consultant ” I think it is easy to see that working hard contributes immensely to success. Words like grit and determination pop up regularly in success books, and certainly, one measure of educational success can be...
by John Zurn | Feb 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
John Zurn Educational Author- School Consultant Darius was the kind of student who flew just under the radar. His grades were good, but not exceptional—solid B’s with the occasional A. He was diligent, completed all his assignments on time, and participated in...
by John Zurn | Feb 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
John Zurn Educational Author- School Consultant Stories from the classroom: Nia. I worked for several years in a community of sailing families. Throughout the year, there were weekly sailing lessons for children, for teens, and for adults. Frequently, I was...
by John Zurn | Feb 1, 2026 | Stories from the Classroom, Uncategorized
JOHN ZURN, Educational Author Darius was the kind of student schools often overlook—not because he lacked talent, but because he didn’t fit neatly into the categories that look impressive on awards night programs. His grades hovered comfortably in the land of...
