TL;DR: Let’s #stopthehate so we can live in a better society for our kids and for their kids. If you see a student getting harassed, educate, intervene, and discuss. Do not ignore it! #stopthehate So May is Asian Pacific Heritage Month. In this blog, I would like to go over the struggles and triumphs my family and I have had … Read More
Each Day Is a Gift
TL;DR: Stop to notice priceless gifts all around us. It leads to greater positivity, joy, and respect for our place in this world. Each day is a gift. Embrace it. Even though you may be struggling, life is still worth living. Reach out for help when you are struggling. We are stronger together. Reach in to others to offer support and … Read More
Spirit Week: Five Questions School Teams Should Address
TL;DR: Spirit Week can have good intentions, but it is important to make all students feel included each day. Considerations are offered for the following Spirit Days: Beach Day, College Spirit Day, Disney Day, Fancy Friday, Jersey Day, School T-Shirt Day, and Tacky Christmas Sweater Day. Make sure you school’s theme week aligns to your school district’s mission statement. Spirit … Read More
Strategies to Support Students in Difficult Times
TL;DR: Over the last year, educators and students have faced many difficult and traumatic events. The first step to supporting your students is to understand the signs of trauma. Understand how to respond when students show their emotions or make an uncomfortable statement. Pay attention to marginalized groups and take notes of students who may be likely to be bullied. … Read More
Rethink Better
TL;DR: REthinking things is a strategy that can be applied to shape our perception of reality, which is critical to our mental and emotional well-being. This post shares 3 practical approaches to guide you to rethink better: Dream and explore. Take risks. Change your mind. We can shape our thoughts about the course of events in life into anything we … Read More