TL;DR: Strong emotions come to those who visit the country of their ancestors. There is a lot to observe during your visit. Acknowledge that history has a way of influencing the present like in foods and music. Learning about our own culture helps us embrace diversity and different opinions and points of views. VISUALIZE that we as educators, by staying … Read More
Empathy Day 2021
TL;DR: June 10 is #Empathy Day. Mark your calendars! There is a free live event and free resources offered by the Empathy Lab. Some ideas for Empathy Day celebrations: check out the free toolkit for elementary and secondary, take an empathy walk, join the live program, and read empathy themed books. Resources galore below! Mark your calendar! June 10 is … Read More
LinkedIn for Leadership and Collaboration
TL;DR: This post shares how LinkedIn can be used for thought leadership and long-term collaboration. Tips on how to foster connection: create regular content, batch posts, choose one favorite social media platform, seek strategic connections, and have manageable follow up. LinkedIn for Leadership and Collaboration About four years ago, I gave up on social media. I deactivated my Facebook, I … Read More
It’s My Second Language!
TL:DR: We need brave spaces where we can make mistakes. It’s how students learn! Mastery learning provides opportunities to practice. We need to believe in these kids that they, too, will accomplish all of their dreams and achieve their potential. My advice from going through the school system as an ELL (English Language Learner or Multi-Language Learner) is to always … Read More
Lessons Learned From a Northern Town
TL;DR: Respect the history of your stakeholders by being curious about how to improve interactions. There are many experiences, not things, to be grateful for. When you know better, you do better. Be willing and open to learn. The people you work with support you and are your family. Lean on each other. As you move on to new opportunities, … Read More