TL;DR: This post shares the story of how giving up caffeine for a month shows that it is possible to reset our habits. We can give up teaching practices that we do just because we are in the habit of doing them. Then we have room to make the choice to do things because they are in the best interest … Read More
Strategies to Support All Students with Emma Siesfeld
Join me today as I talk with Emma Siesfeld. Emma has 10+ years experience in public education as a teacher, coach, and administrator designing and implementing skill growth and independence support for students with disabilities. We go over her big dreams for the field of education, mindset shifts, and some strategies for those who are ready to experiment and … Read More
Servant Leadership and Growth
TL;DR: Struggles are important because they are what make us stronger. Servant leadership and growth go hand in hand—when we help and serve others, we grow too. Servant Leadership and Growth In order for our bodies to build muscle, muscle hypertrophy must occur. When we work out, muscle hypertrophy occurs when the fibers of the muscles sustain damage or injury. … Read More
Four (MORE!) Action Items for Pride in Your Classroom
TL;DR: This post is a follow-up to the post: Three Action Items for Pride Month in Your Classroom (and Beyond!) Four additional action items for Pride in your classroom include following representative leadership, amplifying others’ voices, making concrete commitments, and celebrating joy. The response to this month’s post, “Three Action Items for Pride Month in Your Classroom (and Beyond!)” has … Read More
Choose Your Play for Summer Days
TL;DR: This summer, step out of your comfort zone and try some new ways to play! This post shares some new ways to choose your play this summer, including CrossFit, yoga, gaming, and art. Summer is finally here this week for our school district. Let me tell you, I need some play! Play looks different for people. I know a … Read More