[bctt tweet=”She is a true inspiration for what we can do with our youngest learners! You gotta puuussshhh through it!” username=”powereduup”] Candace Young is an incredible PE teacher passionate about inspiring movement and health. She spends her entire day teaching five and six-year-olds the key habits for success in life. Her classroom is dynamic, engaging, and organized. Her positive attitude … Read More
Episode #154: Alicia Ray
Alicia Ray is a veteran educator of 14 years from North Carolina. She has taught PreK-8th grade students and currently serves as a digital learning coach and media coordinator in a STEM magnet middle school in a rural district. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Appalachian State University, a Master of Arts in Education in Instructional … Read More
EdTech Refresh
TL;DR: Spring is a great time to think about ways to refresh your classroom. Consider using Google Forms to help with grading. Google Sites can be used to create a testing hub. Flipgrid is a great way to see what students know. Danae joined Rae on the Daily Drop In to talk about tech resources to refresh your teaching. Click … Read More
Engage and Elevate Better: The Summing Up
TL;DR: We have almost reached the finish line for this school year. Take some time and sum up your year, and reflect on your accomplishments and goals for next year. Teachers and administrators should sum up the school year with students and staff. Plant the seeds for another successful school year in August. There is only one thing about which … Read More
The Mindset Pendulum: Keep It Swinging Towards Positivity
TL;DR: Reflect on the strategies you are using daily to keep a pulse on your mindset. Keep your mindset pendulum in check by not losing hope, remembering your purpose, and keeping your eye on the pendulum. When was the last time you conducted a self-check on your mindset? Mindset, or mental attitude, can positively or negatively impact all aspects of … Read More