Picture Perfect: Keep Social Media Use Positive

BreAnn FennellBlog, Connect Better

TL;DR: To make the most out of social media, take care of your time, pause for play, be picky, enjoy the appreciation, and ask for help. Life isn’t picture perfect. Use these strategies to stay positive on social media. In my last post, I dove into the impact social media can have on mental health. In this blog, I am … Read More

Lessons Learned From a Northern Town

Sandra WeirBlog, Connect Better, Engage Better

TL;DR: Respect the history of your stakeholders by being curious about how to improve interactions. There are many experiences, not things, to be grateful for. When you know better, you do better. Be willing and open to learn. The people you work with support you and are your family. Lean on each other. As you move on to new opportunities, … Read More

Your Legacy Message

Dana GoodierBlog, Connect Better, Reflect Better

TL;DR: What legacy message would you like to impart upon your students? Consider what message you would like to put on a billboard for your students to see. Students can create their own legacy messages too. In a year where many educators have felt like they’re not doing enough, reflect on what your students HAVE accomplished. As we wrap up … Read More

Thank You, School Nurses!

Teach Better TeamBlog, Connect Better

TL;DR: School nurses ease the anxieties of staff, students, and families. There are many responsibilities beyond the obvious that school nurses have every single day. A school nurse shares some of the biggest changes and silver linings that have occurred over the past year. Similar to teachers and administrators, I don’t think any school nurse envisioned what they’d be doing … Read More