TL;DR: This post shares a trip down memory lane, creating mixtapes of favorite music. One touch had the power pause or stop the tape. There are four things to live by: (1) Examine who you are and live by your values (2) Keep yourself open to beauty and adventure (3) Adopt a practice of observation (4) Fill your cup. As … Read More
Better Leadership: Planning for Leadership
TL;DR: Watching my sons, I have noticed their leadership skills develop. It has allowed me to reflect on different leadership approaches. Becoming a leader is a journey and different people take different paths. Take time to learn and develop as a leader. It will help you be ready for the right position. Every opportunity is a learning experience that will … Read More
Equity and Inclusion in Education
TL;DR: Classroom management and creating a positive school culture are part of equity and inclusion. Build meaningful relationships with students, colleagues, and the community. Be a role model. Don’t forget you are human and so are your students. Be true to yourself. Be the good for others. “Equity and Inclusion Just Got Better” Journaling/Reflection Questions What would you change about your … Read More
Character Development in Schools
TL;DR: Character development is necessary. The 7 habits of highly effective people include being proactive, beginning with the end in mind, putting first things first, thinking win-win, seeking first to understand then be understood, synergizing, and sharpening the saw. Character development should be a major part of all schools. As a district special education resource teacher for the past 14 … Read More
#Love Is the Source: The Schools of the New Century
TL;DR: Nobody signed up to be a modern educator. We have to throw away the concept of measuring students and educators by numbers and instead, support them in healing first. We cannot positively impact a child’s intellect if the child does not believe we care for them. It is our duty to redesign the schools of the new century with … Read More