Doing My Part to End the Mental Health Stigma

Teach Better TeamBlog, Leadership, Self-Care

In This Post: Ending the stigma surrounding mental health is important, necessary work in our schools. Kindness is a starting point to supporting those struggling with their mental health. A story and a challenge to do your part to end the stigma around mental health. The last few years I’ve been on a mission to end the stigma of talking … Read More

Weekend Happier

Suzanne DaileyBlog, Leadership, Self-Care, Teach Happier

TL;DR: Our weekends are already happy, but how can we make them happier? Ideas to be purposeful in our recharging over the weekend. A few weeks ago, I ran an after school workshop.  It was a cold February day, and since it was a Thursday, most of us were tired.  Downright weary.  Limping toward the weekend. To rally the group, … Read More

Need More Peace? Start Breathing.

Teach Better TeamBlog, Leadership, Self-Care

In This Post: Why meditation is so powerful and beneficial. A journey towards your own self care. The simple, proven method to begin a meditation practice. When my father took up meditation in the late 1970’s, my three siblings and I did what any self-respecting children would do when they saw their parent doing something they didn’t quite understand. We … Read More

Teaching Through Classroom Leadership

Teach Better TeamBlog, Classroom Management, Leadership, Student Engagement

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