Transformation of a classroom begins with changing our expectations of what can be accomplished in the classroom. Instead of looking at limitations, imagine the possibilities. Go out of your way to make the content you teach interesting. Position lessons so that students can make connections to their daily lives. Reframe the "boring" content as something amazing.

Burgess asks, "Do you have any lessons you could sell tickets for??"

Hmmm.... do I? I'm not sure, but man, I want to get some! I'm sure there are lessons I could ramp up to be ticket worthy. Imagine what students would say when they got home from school if I did.

I loved this section because it really got me fired up! I want to have lessons worthy of ticket sales, and suddenly the wheels in my brain started turning. Creativity at work.