TL;DR: Making a decision on your next steps after graduating high school can be challenging. Many people are discouraging individuals to go into teaching. Teaching is a great career that needs energetic, passionate people with a desire for lifelong learning. Every career has pros and cons. You need to decide what is best for you. Senior year! What an exciting, … Read More
Looking Back on 20 Years in K-12 Education
TL;DR: Read a reflection on some pieces of Dana’s journey in K-12 education. There are many people to thank over the course of 20 years. This week, in early August, I recall it being exactly 20 years since I first came to Colorado and began my journey in K-12 education. World Traveller Context I lived in Quebec City, Canada for … Read More
A Special Person
TL;DR: Everyone is special for following their dreams, pursuing their passions, and showing up daily to ensure that we are bettering the lives we serve. Consider the weight of complimenting a special education teacher by stating that they are special people for doing what they do. I think we can all agree that the people who walk the halls each day … Read More
4 Ways Guest Blogging Can Help Your Career
Guest blogging is a great way to reflect on your practice and share your ideas to help others. Guest blogging can help grow your network and support innovation. Guest blogging doesn’t need to stress you out. If blogging or reading blogs is something you’re into (I mean you’re here, reading this right?) you probably know how much impact they can … Read More