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 | 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...
by John Zurn | Feb 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
John Zurn Educational Author- School Consultant Stories From the Classroom: Cesar Cesar was a twelve-year-old student in sixth grade at our school. He was bright and personable, as indicated by his strong grades and his election as a student council member in...
by John Zurn | Feb 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
John Zurn Educational Author- School Consultant It was the middle of October, and the air was filled with the crispness of autumn. As students shuffled into their homerooms, they buzzed with nervous anticipation. Today was the day report cards were being handed...
by John Zurn | Feb 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
JOHN ZURN, Educational Author Daria struggled with her weight throughout elementary school, and before long, what began as a physical challenge evolved into a social one. Like many children navigating the complicated ecosystem known as “elementary school...
by John Zurn | Feb 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
JOHN ZURN, Educational Author Mr. Spellman met Kelsey’s mother on the second day of school, which in educator terms is roughly equivalent to a firefighter hearing the alarm before the coffee has finished brewing. Kelsey was new to sixth grade, new to our...
by John Zurn | Feb 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
John Zurn Educational Author- School Consultant My friend, Mark, is brilliant but failed in school because he could not get information from a book off the printed page. Today, he would have been identified early on as a dyslexic reader and given strategies to...
by John Zurn | Feb 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
John Zurn Educational Author- School Consultant On the surface, Ethan was a model student. His grades were impeccable—straight A’s across the board. He was always the first to finish his assignments, consistently aced his tests, and never missed a day of...
