[bctt tweet=”Great ideas to have students legitimately participate in the conversations of a classroom and encourage critical thinking skills! #teachertwitter #TBPodcasters” username=”powereduup”] We had the pleasure of speaking with the 2022 Tennessee Teacher of the Year Morgan Rankin. She offers honest insight and reflects on her own upcoming transition from third grade to second grade. She creates an atmosphere where … Read More
Think Better: Staying Present and Leaving Shouldville Behind
TL;DR: Many teachers battle with shouldville—all of the things we should do or have done. Dwelling on all the things can cause stress, anxiety, and resentment. Make sure you are really focusing on what is most beneficial including your own personal time. As an educator, August was always the month that I quickly found myself living in shouldville. I would find … Read More
Balancing Self-Care and Learning
TL;DR: It’s important to balance self-care and learning. Understand that it’s okay to take a break. Strategies to make your time for yourself include choosing one thing to start, celebrating, having a routine, finding time to relax and recharge, and disconnecting. Balancing self-care and learning: It’s okay to take a break. We’ve all heard about how nice it must be … Read More
How Do You Learn as an Adult?
TL;DR: Adults develop through stages to become self-motivated and successful. Develop habits and commit to pursuing your dream job. This blog post takes about 2 minutes to read. Here’s one short tip on how to grow your network and land your dream job. There are only 3 simple steps to landing your dream job. Even though it might be simple, … Read More
Show 83: Reflections and Advice from a Retired Teacher
[bctt tweet=”Thank you Terry for great advice to consider this year! I will make it my best year yet with students!” username=”poweredup”] It was a pleasure to speak with Terry Wetzel in this show, with-in just a few weeks of Terry officially retiring from public education. Terry was a teacher, technology coordinator, and administrator. The knowledge, wisdom, and authentic insight … Read More