This is the fourth in a four-part series by Dr. Dave Mulder titled, A Better Imagination for AI. In “Rethinking Our Tech Stories,” Dave challenged the narratives we have crafted around AI. The post “Boring Robots” suggested a framework for stewarding the tool of AI. In “Where the Rubber Hits the Road,” Dave proposed principles for ethical AI implementation. This … Read More
A Better Imagination for AI: Where the Rubber Hits the Road
This is the third in a four-part series by Dr. Dave Mulder titled, A Better Imagination for AI. In “Rethinking Our Tech Stories,” Dave challenged the narratives we have crafted around AI. The post “Boring Robots” suggests a framework for stewarding the tool of AI. This third post proposes principles for ethical AI implementation. Why did you become an educator? … Read More
A Better Imagination for AI: Boring Robots
This is the second in a four-part series by Dr. Dave Mulder titled, A Better Imagination for AI. In “Rethinking Our Tech Stories,” Dave challenged the narratives we have crafted around AI. This second post suggests a framework for stewarding the tool of AI. When my family bought a new home a few years ago, the bank gave us a … Read More
A Better Imagination for AI: Rethinking Our Tech Stories
This is the first in a four-part series by Dr. Dave Mulder titled, A Better Imagination for AI. In this first post, Dave challenges the narratives we have crafted around AI. When we hear the word imagination, many of us picture kindergarteners in a dress-up corner bravely fighting invisible dragons with cardboard shields. Imagination feels like kid-stuff—something delightful and whimsical, … Read More
Bioluminescence and Christmas?
One of the many perks of serving as an interim administrator is the opportunity to substitute teach—typically as a last resort! This week, after exhausting the list of wonderful people willing to receive a call or text at 6:00 a.m. and consider changing all their plans for the next ten hours to bail you out, I changed my own plans … Read More
Wholehearted and Finite: Teaching Effectively Within a Theology of Limits and Calling, Part 4
This is the final post of a four-part series excerpted from Dr. Leah Zuidema’s article on how God’s good design of limits can help orient our teaching to promote flourishing within our callings and among those we serve. The full article was originally published in Integration, an online journal of faith and learning, on September 5, 2025. Posts one and two of … Read More
Wholehearted and Finite: Teaching Effectively Within a Theology of Limits and Calling, Part 3
This post is the third of a four-part series excerpted from Dr. Leah Zuidema’s article on how God’s good design of limits can help orient our teaching to promote flourishing within our callings and among those we serve. The full article was originally published in Integration, an online journal of faith and learning, on September 5, 2025. Posts one and two of … Read More
A Heart of Gratitude: Thanksgiving Reflections from an Interim Principal
As Thanksgiving quickly approaches, I invite you to press “pause” so you can reflect on the abundant blessings God continually pours into our lives. In the spirit of I Thessalonians 5:18, “Give thanks in all circumstances,” I am grateful for the opportunity I have had to serve as part-time head of school and principal at a local PK-8 Christian school. … Read More
Wholehearted and Finite: Teaching Effectively within a Theology of Limits and Calling, Part 2
This post is the second of a four-part series excerpted from Dr. Leah Zuidema’s article on how God’s good design of limits can help orient our teaching to promote flourishing within our callings and among those we serve. The full article was originally published in Integration, an online journal of faith and learning, on September 5, 2025. In the first … Read More
Wholehearted and Finite: Teaching Effectively Within a Theology of Limits and Calling, Part 1
This post is the first of a four-part series excerpted from Dr. Leah Zuidema’s article on how God’s good design of limits can help orient our teaching to promote flourishing within our callings and among those we serve. The full article was originally published in Integration, an online journal of faith and learning, on September 5, 2025. Take your everyday, … Read More