James “Ike” Holzapfel

In our teaching and learning department, we believe the ability to coach and be coached is essential to growth. A coach guides others through feedback, reflection, and encouragement. True impact comes when our practices match effective coaching—not the opposite.

I really enjoy the opportunities I have for late July launches with administrators. Yesterday, I worked with Euclid's 5-12 administrators on math instruction. I am excited for the plan they have developed this year! @ESC_Teach @ESCNortheastOH

Be stronger with math facts by practicing this:

Well, I am a bit late with this post, but the dust has settled on #OhioAQR summer training for 2025. This is one of the best parts of my job @ESC_Teach

Last Friday, we launched the latest cohort of Ohio AQR teachers into full implementation. I am blessed to be able to work and support this great group of teachers. @mwolfe_ESCNEO @ESCWRmath @ESCNortheastOH @ESC_Teach

Thank you for all your prayers and support. Please keep them coming. Here is the link and information for donations and Meal Train. mealtrain.com/trains/qgozo5

We are thinking and praying for the family and the entire Bay Village Community.

When the number of meetings goes down . . . . . . stress declines . . . micromanaging plummets . . . autonomy soars . . . productivity increases . . . satisfaction climbs. Any questions?

I had a great day in Columbus presenting to the Management Council and state ITCs on the deployment of generative AI in schools through the lens of the administrator, teacher, and student. It was a great day! @ESCNortheastOH @ESC_Teach

My response to comments saying "Just teach the algorithm!"

I was honored and blessed to be able to travel to the Gallia-Vinton ESC to facilitate day 7 of #OhioAQR training. Thank you for welcoming me and giving me new ideas! @ESCNortheastOH @ESC_Teach

I wish I was taught this way of finding the greatest common factor when I was in school

Congratulations to our sectional placers: 1st and district qualifiers: Brydon Feister, 190lbs Brayton Feister, 215lbs 3rd and district qualifier: Cam Barnett, 113lbs 5th and district alternates: Garrett Walters, 120lbs Owen Jackson, 132lbs Tad Holzapfel, 175lbs #GoKnights

Today was a big PD day throughout NE Ohio. @mwolfe_ESCNEO and I had the honor of being with @blsdbadgers K-8 math teachers. We talked student thinking and curriculum pacing. We had a great day!! @ESC_Teach @ESCNortheastOH

Happy New Year to all nerds :-)

Happy New Year!! The Knights wrestlers ended 2024 with huge wins at the St. Clairsville Tournament, congratulations again to all of our placers! We are also excited to have placed 8th of 30 as a team, great job guys. Looking forward to what 2025 brings us💪⚔️ #GoKnights

Quick recap from St. Clairsville Congratulations to: 🥇Champion Peyton Weigand, Sr. 190lbs 🥈Runner-up Brydon Feister, Fr. 215lbs 5th place Cam Barnett, Fr. 113lbs Tad Holzapfel, Sr. 175lbs Stay tuned, there will be more pictures to come! ⚔️ #GoKnights

Congratulations to our 2 placers from the Solon Comet Classic! James (Tad) Holzapfel placed 4th at 175 lbs and Peyton Weigand placed 3rd at 190 lbs. Great job and #GoKnights

🚨 Attention Math Leaders! 🚨 Join the Math in Action Network’s monthly virtual sessions to elevate math education! 📅 Nov 1, 2024 🕘 9-10 AM 📍 Virtual - Zoom 🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/MathinActionNo… 📄 Flyer: tinyurl.com/MathinActionFl… #Education #Math @ESCNortheastOH #ESCNEO