TL;DR: This post shares the story of how giving up caffeine for a month shows that it is possible to reset our habits. We can give up teaching practices that we do just because we are in the habit of doing them. Then we have room to make the choice to do things because they are in the best interest … Read More
Growing Your Skills ONE Step at a Time
TL;DR: Before you take any action on a strategy, check to see if that strategy can be simplified! Growing your skills involves building skill sets of gratitude, celebrations, affirmations. I was asked the other day, what is one thing you didn’t learn in school that looking back you wish you had, and it got me thinking. And then almost immediately … Read More
Summer Self-Care
TL;DR: After an unprecedented year, the time for self-care is now here! Though it may be difficult, don’t let summer determine how and when we have time for self-care. Summer Self-Care May 29, 2021 marked the end of my twentieth year in education. I first started in education as a substitute teacher, then became a part-time teacher, and then went … Read More
Reflecting on the Year That Was…
TL;DR: Reflecting back and remembering this year allows these challenging times to empower us in the future. View this past year with a growth mindset. Take your new skills into the next school year. A few years back, our principal bought everyone on staff the book Mindset by Carol Dweck. This book is one that many will refer to as … Read More
Teaching During a Pandemic: Renewed Hope (Part 2)
TL;DR: Teaching during a pandemic began with feeling lost. Getting more information and clarity on teacher expectations led to higher confidence for teachers. Experiencing this year has led to a renewed hope for the future. My Purpose My purpose in blogging is to work through and process thoughts, happenings, and feelings throughout my teaching career. I’m hoping that through my … Read More