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
Revamping Your Communication Plan: Are You Communicating to Connect?
TL;DR: Check in with others by focusing on connection rather than action. Reach out to your colleagues and lean on each other. Revamp your communication plan by considering new ways to reach out to your stakeholders to connect. I was thrilled to be a guest on the Daily Drop In with Rae Hughart. We discussed ways that we can revamp … Read More
Your New Idea Done Right Blog Series
Your Idea Done Right Blog Series Overview No one said implementing a new idea would be easy! AND when you are an educator continuously looking for new ways to engage students for a more dynamic learning experience, the new ideas are endless! But how do you ensure your new ideas don’t flop? This blog series contains 3 posts that share … 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
What Do You Do With An Idea?
TL;DR: This post shares steps on how to move an idea from thought to reality. Brainstorm and research, tell, debug and show your story, and find a thought partner. Several years ago, I worked in a school district that gave every elementary teacher in the district an allotment of $500 to be used for classroom supplies. This money could be … Read More