Your Resolutions…. As we’re all finishing up our Winter break and making resolutions for the new year, I wonder if we’re all making the same ones as last year. Maybe we’re vowing to lose weight, spend more time with friends, or even save a little money. Don’t get me wrong, all of these resolutions are good, which is why they’re so common every year. … Read More
8 Tips to Make Your Next Meeting More Valuable for Your Teachers
There aren’t many things more frustrating than getting up earlier than normal to attend a mandatory meeting. Except, of course, getting up earlier than normal to attend an unnecessary or inefficient meeting. Yep, we’ve all been there: sitting in our seat, more tired than normal, annoyed with the fact that you probably didn’t need to be at this meeting. Or … Read More
In Your Classroom, Your Excuses Are Invalid.
This Might Get Ugly… I’m going to start by fully understanding the vulgar gestures you may want to make towards your computer screen or the nasty emails you might write to me after reading this, but I think it needs to be said. But I believe that, by the end of this, you will at least partially agree. First, let me admit. … Read More
The Teacherpreneur – Why Teachers Make Awesome Entrepreneurs
(Originally posted at www.trepsunite.com) A teacherpreneur is a teacher who looks to extend their reach outside of the classroom. But should you be one? I was recently honored to be asked to speak with some amazing educators at the Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship about entrepreneurship, and how being a teacherpreneur can allow you to extend your impact on education. Set in … Read More
7 Days to A Better Break – Day 7
7 Changes That Could Save Your Teaching Career You made it!! Congratulations on completing “7 Days to A Better Break!” You should be ready to go back to the classroom more prepared than ever! You now have new resources, tools, management strategies, tips, and tricks that can help you Teach Better! The last thing I want to share is a … Read More