TL;DR: If you want to write a book, there are certain things you should know. Anyone who wants to write a book should consider the 6 main “Ps”- prospectus, publishers, product, partners, promotion, and payment. Understanding these components will help give you the means to write your book and share your words with the world. So, You Want to Write … Read More
Before You Throw in the Towel: REASSESS
TL;DR: Being a teacher is not for the faint of heart. Teaching is a calling. If you ever feel helpless, unappreciated, or want to leave the profession, don’t. Instead, REASSESS: remember, evaluate, affirm, seek, study, eliminate, survey, and shift. By nature, I am highly reflective. As a teacher, I often looked forward to ways to redo a poorly executed lesson … Read More
Roy Kent is the Unlikely Teacher of the Year on Ted Lasso
TL;DR: Roy Kent is the unlikely Teacher of the Year on the Apple TV+ show, Ted Lasso. Continue to learn. Say no. Ask for help. Coach others. Roy Kent is the Unlikely Teacher of the Year on Ted Lasso Like many people these last couple of years, I have come to enjoy a little Apple TV+ show called Ted Lasso. The … Read More
Vision Board 2.0
TL;DR: Teach Better editors get to read and learn from posts before they’re even published. A recent post from Dr. Martinez discusses using vision boards to help achieve goals in 2022. Consider creating an electronic vision board, such as using a photo watch face on your Apple Watch, to inspire you each and every time you check the watch. Life … Read More
The Mindset Roller Coaster
TL;DR: Education this year is like a roller coaster; keep your mindset grounded. Take charge of your mindset. Level your emotions. Change the narrative. At the end of each day, take time to write down three things that went well, two things that you want to improve on the next day, and one thing you will celebrate with students. The … Read More