TL;DR: Working from home seemed to good to be true… and it was. Balancing being a teacher and being a parent during Covid19. The “work from home” dream comes true – or does it? I have several friends who have worked from home for years, and I’m not going to lie – I was very envious. The thought of wearing … Read More
Covid19 – A Game Changer in Education
TL;DR: Covid19 has changed our educational system rapidly, and in a big way. A list of resources for districts and teachers. Resources for mental health and stress relief. Covid19 is a game changer unlike any we’ve ever seen. Just look around you. Streets are empty; stores are closed. Parents are with their kids, working from home. Covid19 changed the way … Read More
Establishing a Healthy Routine While School is Out
TL;DR: Things are unknown, uncertain, and stressful. It’s important to set a schedule & give ourselves a routine. Focus on what we can control instead of what we can’t. The world around us is changing by the second, and educators have had the rugs pulled out from under them. We are craving our healthy routine, but it’s nearly impossible to … Read More
It’s Okay to Laugh & Smile Right Now
TL;DR: A smile can go a long way. Social distancing doesn’t mean we can’t check in with each other and spread kindness. My wife and I were at the grocery store this morning and as you probably know, it was awkward and people weren’t overly personable. Katy and I smile quite often, and laughter has always been a huge part … Read More
Remote Learning as a Teacher and a Mom: 6 Practical Strategies for Making it Work
TL;DR: The unique difficulties in this time of remote teaching, as both a teacher and a mom. 6 strategies and suggestions to balance support for your students and your own children. During a normal school year on a normal school day, you juggle the duties of being a teacher and a mom. You have two lives and two sets of … Read More