TL;DR: Talk to your students. Students need the opportunity to explain their thinking and express their thoughts and feelings. As an educator, ask students questions and listen to their responses. We all want students to rise to their full potential. We want that as educators, parents, and even as a community. I could get up on my soapbox about how … Read More
What IS?
TL;DR: We can change our mindset from thinking “What if” with worry to consider “Even if” instead. Instead of “What if”, consider “What is”. What do you know? What are the facts? The small change in words can make an impact on your ability to cope and your wellness. And just like that, it’s September. Some of us are already … Read More
Show 85: Educating the Next Generation with Authentic History
Theresa Maughan is the New Jersey 2022 Teacher of the Year and a forty-year veteran. The insight, wisdom, and guidance she shared is priceless for any educator. We learn how her experience teaching 6th grade prior to moving into high school had a large impact on her instructional practices today. She is a strong focus on how relationships in the … Read More
Episode #181: Lorena Seidel: Emotionally Intelligent Schools
Lorena Seidel M.Ed. is a Social Emotional Learning {SEL} Consultant, a certified Montessori teacher, a trained Positive Discipline Educator, a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher, and a mother of three. She helps adults create a more positive relationship with young children and a more peaceful home and classroom environments. Lorena has helped thousands of parents and teachers stay strong, calm, … Read More
The Gift of Celebrating Creativity
TL;DR: We celebrate creativity because content creators give us a gift of knowledge, ideas, thoughts, and stories…a part of who they are. Creativity is a gift so we should thank content creators for sharing. Gratitude is meant to be shared. There are three reasons why celebrating creativity is an important gift: (1) uplift, encourage, and appreciate content creators (2) amplify voices … Read More