TL;DR: Managing time effectively and maximizing every minute is essential for personal and professional success. Prioritize tasks with the Eisenhower Matrix to help you assess urgency with importance. Embrace the Pomodoro Technique by working for 25 minutes + 5-minute break intervals. Use the time-blocking technique to schedule specific blocks of time for different types of tasks. Eliminate distractions. Track your … Read More
Real Talk: How to Be a Great Teacher Without Losing Yourself
TL;DR: Being a great teacher doesn’t mean you have to completely lose yourself in the process. We can sort through what things aren’t serving us and curate a meaningful workplace for ourselves. Learn 9 quick tips for how to be a great teacher without losing yourself. For some reason, the idea of “good” teaching seems to equal a run-down, tired, … Read More
Why I Blog
TL;DR: Blogging is a way to share ideas and best practices with those who need help. Having a blog supports those who are struggling. It’s important to share failures. Why I Blog People often ask me why I blog. Of course, my instant response is to help those who may benefit from my ideas and best practices. But, reactions to … 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
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