As we step boldly into 2025, it’s time to unlock the transformative power of HOPE to create the life we truly desire. HOPE is more than a feeling; it’s a strategy—a roadmap to thriving in every area of our lives. Here’s how you can embrace HOPE and make 2025 your best year yet: H – Habits Habits are the foundation … Read More
How Self-Aware Are YOU?
TL;DR: Self-reflection leads to self-awareness, a crucial foundation for wisdom and effective leadership. It’s a continuous process that requires intentional practice and time. Methods like journaling, meditation, and nature walks are powerful tools for self-reflection, helping to recognize emotions, strengths, weaknesses, biases, and blind spots. Self-awareness leads to self-efficacy, essential for personal and collective growth. Through mastery and vicarious experiences, … Read More
Accelerating Learning
TL;DR: This year is hard—sub shortages, dysregulated students and adults, and behaviors have made this year harder than 2020 or 2021. Growth happens when we are uncomfortable. Many are making decisions based on emotions as part of a trauma response. Teachers need to focus on how to accelerate the learning of their students. Give students ownership over their learning and … Read More
Recipe for Renewal
TL;DR: Educators need renewal this summer more than ever! Renew your mind, body, and spirit for the upcoming school year! Summertime is upon us! After this past school year, educators need a time of renewal more now than ever. As I am wrapping up summer school, I am reflecting on how I will intentionally use the month of July for … Read More
LEAD with HOPE: E is for EXCELLENCE
TL;DR: Excellence should be defined as consistently and intentionally improving every day in pursuit of doing your very best. We should have an educational environment that allows students to try and fail forward so that they can learn by making mistakes and grow as a result. Endorse the use of the 7 Habits. E is for EXCELLENCE Excellence is defined … Read More