TL;DR: Having a professional network and people to connect with is valuable. Even though reaching out can be difficult for some, find ways to connect to people in your school. Make connections with other professionals outside of school, even non-educators. Let’s just be real here for a moment. Having friends definitely makes work —and life, for that matter— better. We … 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
Classroom Management Then and Now
TL;DR: Classroom management has changed quite a bit since the days of Harry Wong. Today’s classrooms have shifted physically and philosophically to empower students in their learning. Consider including wellness breaks in an instructional period to allow for meditation, hydration, or socialization. La-Shanda joined Rae on the Daily Drop In to chat about classroom management and including wellness practices with … 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
A Vision Board for the 2022 You Want to Live
TL;DR: Plan ahead for what you want to accomplish. Consider creating a vision board you can look at daily to help you achieve your dreams. Follow specific steps when making your vision board. “When we own our stories, we get to write a brave new ending.” – Brené Brown Live the life you want to live. This was the answer … Read More
