TL;DR: This post evaluates and thoroughly examines the two sides of whether teachers should have a side hustle. Two differing scenarios are mentioned, for and against having a side hustle. Five reasons why you should start a side hustle are shared. This is an interesting thought to reflect on because there is no easy answer, nor is there one single … Read More
Change Because You Want To, Not Because You Have To…
TL;DR: This post shares a story that demonstrates the importance of making a change because you want to, not because you have to. Be proactive, plan, and make decisions based on what is best for students. Several years ago in a school that I grew up in and was teaching at, a long-time school board member was running for re-election. … Read More
Strength, Not Weakness
TL;DR: Asking for help and showing vulnerability shows strength, not weakness. It is important for leaders to model their expectations. As educators, we “are supposed to have all the answers.” We are the people other people come to in order to get answers, learn, and grow. But what happens when we don’t have the answers? What do we do when … Read More
Servant Leadership and Growth
TL;DR: Struggles are important because they are what make us stronger. Servant leadership and growth go hand in hand—when we help and serve others, we grow too. Servant Leadership and Growth In order for our bodies to build muscle, muscle hypertrophy must occur. When we work out, muscle hypertrophy occurs when the fibers of the muscles sustain damage or injury. … Read More
Four (MORE!) Action Items for Pride in Your Classroom
TL;DR: This post is a follow-up to the post: Three Action Items for Pride Month in Your Classroom (and Beyond!) Four additional action items for Pride in your classroom include following representative leadership, amplifying others’ voices, making concrete commitments, and celebrating joy. The response to this month’s post, “Three Action Items for Pride Month in Your Classroom (and Beyond!)” has … Read More