TL;DR: Teachers These Days by Dr. Jody Carrington and Laurie McIntosh is a must-read. These authors are follow-worthy on Instagram because of their infectious enthusiasm and inspiration. Building relationships with staff and students are important. We are stronger together, can do more together, and thrive when we connect to others. Find peers that will support you. Being trauma-informed means we … Read More
3 Takeaways That Build Your Mindset Momentum
TL;DR: Your morning routine starts the night before. Create routines based on what you want to feel. Incorporate small, simple, and strategic steps along the way. Remember that each day is YOUR day! Build Your Mindset Momentum It’s always an honor being a guest on the Daily Drop In series with my Teach Better Family. The Daily Drop Ins, after … Read More
The Gift of Opportunity
TL;DR: Opportunities are everywhere. It’s up to us to see them and take them. Know your WHY. Align opportunities with your core values and beliefs. My WHY is all about relationships. There are opportunities everywhere—every interaction, every person, every place to build relationships. Model to students to see opportunities, and to take and create them to better themselves. There are … Read More
Redefine Your Rules: Flexibility and Self-Compassion
TL;DR: Set flexible standards for yourself to increase self-compassion. Celebrate who you are. Focus on your successes throughout each day. Pause and think about your response before acting. Redefine Your Rules On any given day, I could list a few things that bother my inherently natural “I’M A RULE FOLLOWER” instinct. Things like: people standing in line on cell phones … Read More
Introducing Better Leadership
TL;DR: Lessons that are learned in your personal life can transfer to your professional life. Teachers often need similar support to what a family needs. Educational leaders can use the skills, strategies, and ideas they learn from their family and workplace interchangeably. Introducing Better Leadership I have learned many lessons in my schooling or on the job that I have … Read More