TL;DR: Social justice work is about consistent commitment and action. Reflect, disrupt, and teach to maintain a social justice practice this summer. Summer is a time when teachers rest, relax, and catch up on the reading we didn’t get to do during the school year (or is that just me?). Most teachers, even through summer, spend time planning for the … Read More
Should Teachers Have a Side Hustle?
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
Lessons Learned From Change: The Beauty of Switching It Up
TL;DR: Over the course of a long career in education, there can be numerous opportunities for change. There are five lessons learned from change: (1) It can be an adventure. (2) A new perspective is important. (3) People are people. (4) We are enough. (5) It makes us stronger. I spend some time at the end of every school year … Read More
Put Yourself First This Summer Break
TL;DR: After a hectic school year, it can be difficult to adjust to summer break. Do what is good for your soul and don’t be afraid to make choices that are not specifically education-related. I’m not going to lie, the first day of summer break this year felt like a bit of a culture shock for me. Throughout my whole … Read More
The Evolution of My Grid Method Journey
TL;DR: This post shares the evolution of a teacher’s journey with The Grid Method, from a traditional Grid to the 5E Method Grid. The 5 levels of the 5E model are: engaging, exploring, explaining, elaborating, and evaluating. Purpose Through sharing the evolution of my Grid Method journey, my hope is to help those who want to use The Grid Method … Read More