TL;DR: When hiring new staff, consider those who move your vision forward. Non-teaching staff members (counselors, librarians, paraprofessionals, custodians, etc.) play a big role in developing school culture. Parents and community members are vital to the building of school culture. My assistant principal is involved in a book study for a book that is based on the premise that you … Read More
How Higher Standards Fit In Our Students’ Journeys
TL;DR: Stop putting much pressure on yourself. Once you have stopped, then you can truly start. The highest standard we can have is meeting students where they are. When it comes to achieving higher standards, we must know what motivates and encourages students, and how they understand as well as process things. As we know, the past year has been … Read More
Teachers Are Essential – YOU Are Essential
TL;DR: You are essential, and you always have been. You are essential because you change lives. And despite everything going on, you still work every day to help your students. Think of just 3 of the people you have connected with recently. Reach out to them, and ask them how YOU can help THEM. This year, the world has asked … Read More
Defining Moments, Mindset, and Moving Forward
TL;DR: We are living in a defining moment that will forever change the face of education as we know it. In moments like this, mindset is what matters most. Move through the change continuum more efficiently by attending to your emotions, setting goals, providing support, focusing on self-care, and trusting the plan. Over the past month, countless educators have begun … Read More
Why You Should Start Your Own Nonprofit Organization
TL;DR: Begin your nonprofit organization by raising money and awareness. Until you are ready to start a nonprofit, leverage your profession and community to create change for your kids. It’s no big secret: the unsung heroes in our communities and the driving force for change are teachers! With the important role a teacher plays in our lives, it’s a shame … Read More