TL;DR: James shares his story about his childhood experience with surgery on his eyelids and how it changed him. Edutainment was a calling that was sparked by a conversation with Michael J. Fox. Follow his journey below. James joined Rae on the Daily Drop In to chat about aligning values, beliefs, and actions. Click here to watch! My first memory … Read More
Independence is Messy: Student Independence
TL;DR: It’s often easy to judge what students will be able to do for themselves. Teaching behaviors may help students master life skills within the classroom. Check to see if there is a missing skill that is preventing them from learning the next steps. Supporting independence builds students up! New Student I had the opportunity of gaining a new student … Read More
The Artist in the Classroom
TL;DR: So many people perform their job like an artist. Their skill is unreal. Notice the beauty around you. Notice people performing their jobs like they have mastered an art form. Stand back in awe at the talent you are surrounded with. Have you ever seen someone so good at their job that you just stand in awe? We often … Read More
Five Characteristics of Teacher Leaders
TL;DR: You can find teacher leaders in every school. A teacher leader is allocentric, focused on others. Reflection is a key practice of teacher leaders. Leaders encourage others and create new leaders. Teacher Leaders Teacher leaders exist in every school around the world. Curriculum design teams, school improvement teams, department chairs, committee members, and thought leaders are the engines that … Read More
Collaborative Planning: 3 Teacher Truths
TL;DR: Research shows that teams who effectively use collaboratively planning models boast a sizable increase in student growth. When planning, put yourself out there and try something new. Take a risk! Elevate the ideas of your teammates and make them feel valued. Your voice has value so use it! Collaborative Planning: 3 Teacher Truths I Learned from the Beatles So, … Read More