TL;DR: Superhero teachers create and empower superhero students. Creating thriving super-students comes down to these big ideas: nurturing heart, developing mind, and cultivating will. Teaching isn’t about grades, standards, and tests. It’s about inspiring the inner superhero of each child. “All our energy has gone into stretching kids’ cognitive abilities and neglecting the human side—the source of energy, joy, inspiration, … Read More
Planning Series Part 5—Advancing Wellness
You’re listening to Part 5 of the Planning Series. In this episode, I share why wellness belongs in your teacher life. There are multiple types of wellness and it only takes a little effort to go a long way. Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share! [bctt tweet=”Here’s what they say about wellness: “it is an active process through … Read More
Finding Success for Tomorrow, the Night Before
TL;DR: When we understand how the thoughts we are thinking lead to the actions we are taking, this is when transformative change happens. Thinking better is a process that we grow and learn from every day. Enhance your evening routine to set you up for success the very next day! When it comes to thinking better, one thing I think … Read More
Leading During Uncertainty: 3 Strategies for School Teams
TL;DR: Leading during complexity and uncertainty is becoming a norm for those in education. Skinny plans, reflection stems, and scenario planning are three proven strategies for school teams during uncertain times. During a crisis, you discover your own strengths and weaknesses as a leader. Leading during the COVID-19 crisis has been an unprecedented challenge for teachers, administrators, and superintendents. Traditional … Read More
Tag Out
TL;DR: Instead of doing a walkthrough, administrators can do a tag out. This allows the teacher a chance to do a walkthrough in a room of one of their peers. With tag outs, educators get the time to learn from their peers. This provides them an opportunity to learn more than they might if they were being observed by an … Read More