TL;DR: Think about your legacy and the legacy of your school. What are you leaving behind? Know what motivates your people. Believe in your people and help them reach their goals. Honors Night In 2013, members of my family created a scholarship in honor of my grandparents. Both my grandparents were fixtures in our local high school. For 22+ years, … Read More
If I Were – Brain Break Games
Want a quick game for the end of the year? Starting Summer School with new students? This is a getting-to-know-you game that has a little pizzazz. If I Were… If I Were is a game that will encourage players to picture themselves in different ways. In the classroom setting, you could use content area knowledge to allow students to explore … Read More
Finish Strong: Do Science!
TL;DR: To finish the year strong, do science. Get your students excited about science by sharing what you do outside of the classroom. Have fun doing science that makes you happy! It is that time of year again…testing season is in full swing, students are ready for the year to end, and grades need to be finalized. With all of … Read More
Show 71: Aspiring for Better Student Experiences
Joshua Stamper is an assistant principal focused on creating a better experience for students in school after his own experiences as a child. Josh was able to leverage his own personal experiences with trauma-informed training to become a better leader for students. Josh’s leadership team and the teachers have created systems to facilitate more student ownership and agreements. He has … Read More
Teaching VALUES in Our Classrooms!
TL;DR: All languages have value! We can collaborate with others across the world. Value humanity and spread kindness. “Equity and Inclusion Just Got Better” Blog Reflection Questions: Why is it important to consider teaching about a global perspective when teaching values? How can you adapt my media lesson plan and make it your own? What courageous conversations are you going … Read More