Jorge Valenzuela is an education coach, author, and advocate. He has years of experience as a classroom and online teacher, a curriculum specialist, and a consultant. His work focuses on improving teacher preparation in project-based learning, computational thinking and computer science integration, STEM education, and equity and SEL integration. Jorge is an adjunct professor at Old Dominion University and the … Read More
Episode #120: Rebecca Potts Aguirre
Rebecca Potts Aguirre is a teaching artist currently living in Los Angeles. Her work is inspired by the intersection between ecological concern and the female experience, especially that of motherhood and trauma, often using unconventional materials that connect to childhood and “women’s work.” She is represented by Stay Home Gallery for 2021. She is also a member of Spilt Milk … Read More
It Happens! What to Do When Your Staff Meeting Flops
TL;DR: Sometimes even the best of plans don’t go the way we want them to. Plan for your next staff meeting, presentation, or lesson by planning ahead, adjusting when needed, and using your time wisely. It happens! What to do when your staff meeting flops… This is not the post I had planned to write for this month. However, if … Read More
Engage and Elevate Better with Thankfulness
TL;DR: What are you thankful for? How can you share your gratitude with others? This post shares a number of strategies to elevate your thankfulness, including sending a handwritten note, thanking yourself, focusing on others, starting a gratitude journal, and more. Welcome to the Season of Thankfulness! There is something very perceptible when the calendar changes from October to November. … Read More
9 Practices to Boost Your Happiness
TL;DR: Learn practices that experts have shown to positively impact happiness. Identify what additional practice brings you joy. Reevaluate your schedule to see how you can incorporate some of these healthy habits into your day. How can we stay grounded? Esther Perel, psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author, posed a brilliant question: How can we stay grounded when the … Read More