TL;DR: Learn about the importance and value of email marketing as a powerful way to connect with your audience. 11 steps to consider as you start with email marketing to promote your work: (1) What is your purpose? (2) Who is your target audience? (3) Service provider (4) Lead magnet (5) Format (6) Set up welcome email (7) Set a … Read More
Marketing Is Dirty
TL;DR: Marketing can feel like a dirty word, but it doesn’t have to be if you keep it real. Craft the story you are sharing with others. Set your marketing timeline goals and evaluate them at the end of each bi-weekly period. The term marketing always felt like such a dirty word. I don’t care about tricking people. I don’t … Read More
5 Lessons I’ve Learned About Promoting My Work as an Edupreneur
TL;DR: Becoming an edupreneur was challenging at first, but there are ways to support the transition. Stick with your values when it comes to sharing your work, getting paid, and supporting teachers. Promote your work. You want others to see what you have to share. Find systems and tools to keep you organized. Switching from a classroom teacher to running … Read More
Month of the Military Child
TL;DR: April is Month of the Military Child. This month is dedicated to recognizing military children, their sacrifices and unique challenges. April is Month of the Military Child, a time to honor and recognize their sacrifices and unique challenges. These children experience the pain of separation from their military mom or dad. They also face the reality that their parent … Read More
Sub Better: The Substitute’s Report
TL;DR: Teachers need to leave detailed lesson plans. Substitutes need to follow the lesson plans and leave a report. Administrators need to check in on classes to look for evidence of learning. I had been gone for the day for a planned absence. I left detailed plans with all of the materials for the day, accounting for every minute of … Read More
