Lance Gibbon

Finding Patterns, Money Savings and Focus

May 11, 2026

This article by Dr. Lance Gibbon originally appeared in the American Association of School...

Charting Territory Through Our Knowledge Gaps

May 8, 2026

This article by Dr. Lance Gibbon originally appeared in the American Association of School...

Looking in the Mirror: Using AI as a Leadership Coach

April 30, 2026

I recently asked AI a simple but uncomfortable question: “What criticism do you have for me?” The...

Applying Religious Faith Across the Spectrum

February 20, 2026

This essay by Dr. Lance Gibbon is one of a collection of four orginially published by AASA, The...

Returning to Lent: What a Year of Leadership Has Taught Me About Focus, Faith, and Necessary Endings

February 18, 2026

Last year on Fat Tuesday, I arrived in New Orleans for the AASA National Conference on Education...

What Jim Zorn Wrote on My Seahawks Hat Still Matters Today

February 16, 2026

Last weekend I watched the Seahawks win the Super Bowl, 29–13, wearing a very well-worn Seahawks...

The Day My Mom Found the Olympic Torch

February 16, 2026

by Dr. Lance Gibbon With the 2026 Winter Olympics now underway, I’ve been thinking a lot about...

Strategic Planning Reimagined: How We Used AI to Make the Process More Efficient (and Less Painful)

March 21, 2025

Recently, I had the opportunity to present at the WASA Spring Conference for Small School Leaders...

Called to Lead: Faith, Purpose, and Transformation in Public Education

March 19, 2025

As a public school superintendent and a Christian, I often reflect on how my faith shapes my...

That's a Wrap: My First National Conference on Education

March 9, 2025

Dr. Lance Gibbon served as an official blogger for the 2025 AASA National Conference on Education...

AI in Education: Tools for Small Schools

March 9, 2025

Dr. Lance Gibbon served as an official blogger for the 2025 AASA National Conference on Education...

Shaping the Future: The Power of Storytelling in Education

March 7, 2025

Dr. Lance Gibbon served as an official blogger for the 2025 AASA National Conference on Education...

Leadership, Resilience, and the Power of Music: Reflections from Day 1 at the National Conference on Education

March 7, 2025

Dr. Lance Gibbon served as an official blogger for the 2025 AASA National Conference on Education...

What Can Public Education Learn from Fat Tuesday, Ash Wednesday, and Lent?

March 7, 2025

Dr. Lance Gibbon served as an official blogger for the 2025 AASA National Conference on Education...

Stepping Away to See More Clearly

March 7, 2025

Dr. Lance Gibbon served as an official blogger for the 2025 AASA National Conference on Education...

Choosing Not to Be Alone Through Leadership Challenges

February 24, 2025

Being a school superintendent means constantly juggling challenges—balancing educational...

Get Outside: Transforming Learning Through Relationships, Activities, and Outdoor Experiences

February 19, 2025

Ask any educator what truly makes a difference in a child’s education, and you're unlikely to...

Discovering Hidden Gems: The Magic of Small Schools and Districts

May 16, 2024

In the evolving landscape of public education, I’ve seen the big name districts and flashy...

Breaking the Cycle: Reclaiming Real Education for Every Student

November 10, 2023

In today’s ever-shifting world of public education, the fundamentals may still be there—but the...

Problem-Solving and LEGO Mindstorms Robotics

April 13, 2023

Dr. Lance Gibbon's doctoral dissertation on problem-solving and LEGO Mindstorms robotics has been...

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