Lee Perez is the 2022 Nebraska Teacher of the Year, and he is the first-ever ESL teacher to win the award in his state. Lee provides unbelievable information on EL students and strategies all teachers can use to support their success. It takes seven to ten years for a person to learn a language to fluency. Can you imagine … Read More
Episode #160: Dr. Canute White
Dr. Canute White is a Jamaican scholar who has his own philosophical perspective of life and social settings. He had coined the concept of Self-Aweirdness to describe individuals who are comfortable with their weird behaviors and own those behaviors. Among other books, he had written weird people started to explain this concept. Dr. White has a background in psychology but … Read More
Episode #159: Joshua Stamper
Joshua Stamper initially used his artistic talent, creativity and original ideas as a professional graphic designer. He then transitioned to inspiring students to utilize their imagination and creative expression in public education. Being unsuccessful as a student growing up, Joshua never expected to be back in the classroom as a teacher, athletic coach or administrator. His struggles as a student … Read More
3 Reasons to Start a Nonprofit Organization in 2022
TL;DR: Our communities need people to stand up and give back. Grow a group of those who want to help. Become a 501c3 to maximize funding opportunities. Start a Nonprofit Organization in 2022: Giving Back Have you ever thought about how our communities would function if there wasn’t any support? Think about the YMCA, Boys & Girls Clubs, and local … Read More
Buzzword- Brain Break Games
Want to know what all the Buzz is about? It’s a game called Buzzword. It’s a fun and easy way to practice vocabulary, promote teamwork, and gain problem-solving strategies. Buzzword Buzzword is a game that you can use in teams to practice vocabulary or play with words. In the classroom, have students think of their own Buzz Words to use … Read More