TL;DR: This post shares steps on how to move an idea from thought to reality. Brainstorm and research, tell, debug and show your story, and find a thought partner. Several years ago, I worked in a school district that gave every elementary teacher in the district an allotment of $500 to be used for classroom supplies. This money could be … Read More
Reevaluate Grief With Joy
TL;DR: There are days that are going to be overwhelming and full of pain. We have a right and need to feel those days and experience grief. With time, healing begins and you experience joy in your life again. Although our hearts may still ache, joy is much more powerful than grief. Three letters. J-O-Y. Small word. Tremendous effect. Having … Read More
Create a Daily Scorecard
TL;DR: Educators can create a daily scorecard in order to reflect and measure progress towards the things that matter most. This post shares a daily scorecard for teachers, counselors, and both school and district administrators. If you are a teacher or an administrator, you can either let others define your success or you can create a daily scorecard. Teachers and … Read More
Better Leadership: “I’m Dada”
TL;DR: The image you present and who others see may not correspond with who you want to be. Reflecting on yourself and asking others for feedback can help you become the individual you want others to see. You need to be open to criticism and ready to make the changes. Be intentional and consistent so you can portray who you … Read More
Take Ownership: It’s Leadership!
TL;DR: Take ownership to speak up when there is injustice and make a difference. Equitable practices in education mean change sparked by reflection. Consider our biases and use picture books to introduce the 7 “isms” to start the conversation: ableism, classism, ageism, religion as an ism, racism, homophobia/heterosexism, and sexism. Take ownership: It’s leadership! Leaders speak up when there is … Read More