TL;DR: Everyone is facing something, and it matters to each one of them. Think about how you think, act, and treat others because it matters. Focus on what’s most important today because it matters. It All Matters The signs are all around us. A neighbor one street over was in a car crash. A friend of a friend was diagnosed … Read More
Finding Rest During These Times
TL;DR: You are making a difference by simply showing up and doing your best each day. It is okay to take a break. We need to take care of ourselves before we take care of others. When your mind takes a break to decompress, creativity flows better. Prior to the pandemic, I was a person who was always on the … Read More
Education Is NOT a Solo Act
TL;DR: Being back together for the 2021-2022 school year has brought great joy but also great stress. Collaborating is the best way to overcome the new obstacles we are facing. Together is better. Education is not a solo act. It never has been, never should be, and especially this school year can’t be. I didn’t think that I could feel … Read More
Engage and Elevate Better with Data
TL;DR: Data drives many of our decisions in education. It comes from a variety of sources and is more than just numerical information from test scores. The use of data needs to be intentional and involve not only educators but students and families as well. Elevate data by using it to not only help you see progress but to help … Read More
3 Tips to Implement Your New Idea
TL;DR: Trying a new idea can be intimidating when considering all the potential ways it could fail. Implement your new idea by visualizing the lesson, making predictions, finding your people, and being open to challenges and feedback. If you’re anything like me, you are always thinking. Thinking about anything and everything. It’s hard for me to focus at times—or even … Read More