In This Post: The need for a culture of leadership in your classroom in addition to traditional classroom management practices. The need for more authentic, leadership-oriented professional development. The big differences between managing and leading students. Why creating relationships with students gives you greater influence and ability to lead in your classroom. There are 6 words that will change your … Read More
Build A Positive Culture with “I’ve Got You” Moments
In This Post: The negative impact on seeking out the shortcomings of others, or having our own failures called out. An effective way to shift your mindset to cultivate a positive, uplifting culture. Can I talk to you for a minute? When you a have a chance, please stop in. Please see me before you leave today. As you read … Read More
4 Tips for Teacher Health & Fitness
In This Post: The value of physical health and wellness. Four tips to increase your physical wellness in the new year. Physical health is a huge component of our overall wellness. As a teacher, it’s often difficult to find ways to balance our work and prioritize our fitness and health, especially during this time of year. We are faced with … Read More
3 Steps Educators can Take to Better Manage Their Emotions
In This Post: A background on emotional intelligence, EQ. Research on emotional regulation. Suggestions to improve social emotional learning, both of yourself and students. Being an ever-evolving educator, I am continually looking for ways to improve my practice. Both for helping students and also those closest to me. Almost a year ago (March 2019), I read an article by Travis Bradberry on mastering … Read More
4 Reasons You Should Love What You Do
In This Post: Loving what you do is important for many reasons. Four reasons why you should really love teaching and why what you do is important. Ok, let’s be honest; sometimes work can suck. Yep, I said it. Me, Mr “I love Mondays because I love what I do.” Because it’s true. Even when you love what you do, … Read More