A Better Way to Practice Morning Routines

Tre GammageBlog, Reflect Better, Self Care Better

TL;DR: Taking time for yourself, journaling, and establishing routines with goals and priorities are great ways to take care of yourself. Put together a plan for successful routines. Tre recently joined Rae and Brad on the Sunday Weekly Warm-up to discuss adult SEL. Click here to watch! Have you heard of the meditations of Marcus Aurelius? A series of personal … Read More

Kids Do Better When They Set Goals

Bobbie FrenchBlog, Engage Better, Reflect Better, Teach Happier

TL;DR: It’s important to support students in setting their goals. Choose one word or use a vision board to set goals. Develop an interest map and help students understand the steps toward meeting their goals. Help students learn to adjust and reflect. As we put up a new calendar and reflect on what the blank page that 2023 will be, … Read More

Encourage Good Educators

Susan JonesBlog, Connect Better, Engage Better, Reflect Better

TL;DR: Making a decision on your next steps after graduating high school can be challenging. Many people are discouraging individuals to go into teaching. Teaching is a great career that needs energetic, passionate people with a desire for lifelong learning. Every career has pros and cons. You need to decide what is best for you. Senior year! What an exciting, … Read More

Long Standing Traditions at School

Tim StephensonBlog, Connect Better, Engage Better, Reflect Better

TL;DR: Creating school-wide experiences for students beyond the classroom makes school an enriched place to be. When you have an idea, have the courage to follow through with the idea. Enjoy reading a poem written for the whole school as part of a performance. The first year I did this was 2005. The staff at school was wondering about whether … Read More