TL;DR: Learning to say “No” as a self-care strategy Engaging in positive communication with others The COVID-19 pandemic has tested us all. From students, to teachers, to administrators, to district leaders and families, we’ve all faced challenges we never thought we would see. As educators, it’s our nature to always put the needs of others first. It’s why we got … Read More
Allow Cell Phones?!
TL;DR: The value we place on cell phones. Three steps toward allowing cell phones in your classroom… responsibly. I got my first cell phone in 1996 when I was in college. It looked like a brick– huge! You could only call programmed numbers from it, and I think I only had 3 numbers I could actually dial. After that, I … Read More
A Day In The Life Of Teaching High School Special Education
TL;DR: The value in understanding other roles in education. The typical day of a special education teacher. One of the greatest mysteries in education is what special educators do on a daily basis. Most educators know we are incredibly busy, running around, and wear a lot of different hats. Yes that is true, however, there is a whole lot more. … Read More
Growing Your PLN Through Podcasting
In This Post: The benefits of having a wide Professional Learning Network, or PLN. Ways podcasts can help build your PLN as a listener, guest, or host! In my work with teachers across the country, something that constantly comes up is how to effectively grow your “PLN” or “Professional Learning Network”. More than ever this has become a staple in … Read More
Partnering with YOUR School Counselor
TL;DR: An overview of school counselors. Tips to COORDINATE with your school counselor. Are you maximizing YOUR relationship with the school counselor? Do you utilize the counselor to support students in the best possible ways? Are you accessing this powerful resource on a regular basis? “We know where the real work of changing kids’ lives happens…it happens on the ground, … Read More