TL;DR: We must recognize that teachers have done a lot to empathetically support students and their families since the pandemic hit. Some tips: You don’t have to struggle alone; seek help from a professional if needed. Zoom out to see the bigger picture. Take time for yourself and don’t wait until you run out of gas and are running on … Read More
Empathy Day 2021
TL;DR: June 10 is #Empathy Day. Mark your calendars! There is a free live event and free resources offered by the Empathy Lab. Some ideas for Empathy Day celebrations: check out the free toolkit for elementary and secondary, take an empathy walk, join the live program, and read empathy themed books. Resources galore below! Mark your calendar! June 10 is … Read More
Why Mental Health Matters for Teachers
TL;DR: Being an educator comes with a big investment of time, energy, responsibility, and resources. That’s why mental health matters for teachers. You are worth investing in you because you are you. You are challenged to pursue ideas for mental health and to try it. The best thing you can offer your students is the healthiest version of ourselves. We … Read More
LinkedIn for Leadership and Collaboration
TL;DR: This post shares how LinkedIn can be used for thought leadership and long-term collaboration. Tips on how to foster connection: create regular content, batch posts, choose one favorite social media platform, seek strategic connections, and have manageable follow up. LinkedIn for Leadership and Collaboration About four years ago, I gave up on social media. I deactivated my Facebook, I … Read More
Raise the Bar
TL;DR: Our children with disabilities have a lower bar. Raise the bar by changing our perspective to see all students with disabilities as individuals who need to be to be met where they are, just like any of our other students. They will rise up past old-thinking expectations and go farther than they otherwise would. A disability is a part … Read More