TL;DR: Many teachers have a rest deficit at this time of the year. There are seven types of rest to ensure we are included in our routine. What type of rest do you crave most? What will you change in your routine? We are in a rest deficit. Ever wake up after a good night’s sleep and still feel exhausted? … Read More
The Gift of Contribution
TL;DR: There are so many ways we can contribute to the communities we find ourselves in. We will dive into these questions: How do you add value by your presence? And how do you add value through your words and actions? How much value do you add and how can you add more? How often do we show we value … Read More
Reactivate the Pause Button
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
#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
Five Classroom Tips for Teachers
TL;DR: Learn classroom tips to be more efficient at work. Don’t grade everything. Avoid recreating the wheel. Differentiate classroom instruction. Allow students to learn together using technology. Create an inviting classroom. As educators, we know that we do not work a 9 to 5. The reality of it is that we work 12 months in only a nine month period. … Read More