Recently I was waiting in line to order a coffee while I was at TWU, when I heard a voice from across the atrium. “Mr. Cumiskey?” This isn't unusual if you’ve worked in education. Bumping into former students is normal. As the alum came up to me for a little coffee-lineup chit-chat, she asked an [...]
Smiles, laughs, and hugs far outweighed cautious hesitancy last Tuesday morning as a new school year began at ACS Elementary. At least that's what I saw when I greeted students and families in the parking lot. I hope the energy and enthusiasm carried into the hallways, classrooms, and playground as students connected with our staff [...]
The clock on my computer showed it was just before 3:30 on a Friday afternoon. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a blur of pink rush by my office door. No sound, just colourful energy and enthusiasm. Moments later, the blur was back, heading in the opposite direction. This time, however, it [...]
I confess I am not much of an athlete. I don’t enjoy physical exercise just for the sake of moving my body, and I certainly don’t sport a physique that screams fit. And yet, twice a week, I set my alarm and head to the secondary school fitness room to join colleagues for afternoon interval [...]
I’ll admit, I'm one of those people who loves the start of the school year. That hasn’t always been the case, but ever since I became a school leader, I've enjoyed the fresh start that every September offers. I love the eager anticipation of teachers and staff as they return refreshed from an extended summer [...]
Well, it’s time to sign off as your interim executive director. I have the privilege of bookending our school year blog cycle and I promise this will be better than my August one! 😉 In August, I introduced you to our theme for the 2024-2025 school year, “Press On” based on Hosea 6:3: “Let us [...]
They said the very first blog post of the year should not be depressing. It’s a good rule to follow, but one I decided to break anyway. And while this might seem like a downer of a way to start, this post is going to get inspirational, I promise. So, stick with me. First, allow [...]
A transition has begun in our family. You may have heard already the news; Heidi and I have decided it’s time for a significant transition in our own life. I have taken a new job as Head of School at Contra Costa Christian Schools in Walnut Creek, California (down the coast a few hours). This [...]
The setting was a professional development trip with other colleagues from ACS to an exemplary school, founded on project-based learning principles. I remember first walking in and being taken aback when a student approached me, offering a tour of the school. Joseph was his name, and he especially wanted me to experience a class that [...]
Heidi and I are part of a small group at our church. Our small group is currently involved in a study that includes the viewing of The Chosen. The Chosen is an American Christian historical drama series on the life and ministry of Jesus. The series centers on Jesus and the many people He encountered and [...]
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