TL;DR: A personal story and reflection of leaving a position. 3 signs it’s time to leave your current position. Suggestions for self-reflection to determine your next steps. In 2016, I was at a crossroads and needed to be challenged professionally. As I contemplated leaving my district position, I knew it was time for me to go. But I had a … Read More
Embracing Mental Health in Schools
TL;DR: A continuation of the mental health conversation from Brian Faulkner. The importance and strategy for school leaders to take in regards to mental health. Every time I think of this story, I get goose bumps. Why? It’s a perfect example of how we can embrace mental health and it is astonishing to know that when I took this video, … Read More
169: Episode Title – Khandker Ahamed chats with us about self care, empathy, and students being the driving force for what we do.
Khandker Ahamed chats with us about self care, empathy, and students being the driving force for what we do. Episode Highlights 3:10 – Discussing proposal submissions for the 2020 Teach Better Conference. 8:54 – Previewing the episode with Khandker Ahamed. 12:39 – Khandker introduces himself. 18:34 – How Khandker and his company are dealing with the COVID-19 / Coronavirus pandemic. … Read More
The Secret to Success: A Little Goes a Long Way
TL;DR: Some cooking advice that also applies to remote teaching. Steps and questions to consider when planning for distance learning. Cooking is a hobby I enjoy, as well as a pleasant distraction from life. After eating an enjoyable dish at a restaurant, I make it a goal to try to achieve success and replicate the recipe, but make it even … Read More