A trusted mentor once told me that it takes a wise person to know when to leave an organization. About this time last year, I looked at the successes and challenges facing LAU and realized a fresh set of eyes would benefit the school. At that time, quite a few of the LAU Board of…

As our students wind up their school year and approach graduation, it seems appropriate to focus on another of Williamsburg’s Six Mentor Practices: engaging presentation. How do we keep students engaged when it’s spring, nearly the end of the school year, and easy for them to choose not to log into their computers? We use…

I’d like to continue sharing more about Williamsburg Learning’s Six Mentor Practices this week by diving into detail about Project-Based Learning. Project-Based Learning, or PBL, is about taking principles students learn in the classroom and translating them into practical action. PBL invites students to become real-world problem solvers. Students can work on projects over an…

Let’s think for a moment about connection. Why is it important, and why did we make it one of our Six Mentor Practices? Connection is what brings meaning and purpose to our lives. Research shows that people with strong connections to others are happier, healthier, and better able to cope with the stresses of everyday…