Give Yourself 90 Seconds

Suzanne DaileyBlog, Teach Happier

Something I teach my own children, and something we’ve said in this series before, is there are really only 2 things you can control in your life: How you prepare and how you respond. Viktor E. Frankl, the renowned psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor, once stated, “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to … Read More

What is Yours to Do? Teach Happier Blog Series

Suzanne DaileyBlog, Reflect Better, Self-Care, Teach Happier

Former NFL player and author of Protect Your Peace, Trent Shelton says, “We can’t control what the day brings, but we can control what we bring to the day.” During this unsteady time in education, what can we bring to the day? What can we realistically do? As I was thinking about this month’s Teach Happier blog and considering a … Read More

Redefined Joy Beyond the Classroom

Jillian DuBoisBlog, Classroom Management, Innovation, Reflect Better, Self-Care

TL;DR: Teachers can repurpose their passion by exploring new opportunities beyond the classroom. This requires reflection, reconditioning, remodeling, and restoring. Reflect on your vision, recondition your resources, remodel your journey, and restore your joy with intention. Embrace change, take risks, and step outside of your comfort zone to make a difference in the lives of students and the education system … Read More

The Movement of Feminism with Supportive Allies

Teach Better TeamBlog, Classroom Management, Leadership, Lesson Planning, Reflect Better, Student Engagement

TL;DR: The feminist movement is one of equal rights. Equity is the way you achieve it. Consider the importance of supporting International Women’s Day events to make a difference. Understanding bias and implicit bias by teaching it directly in our classrooms is key to making the women’s rights movement count! Equity and Inclusion Reflection Questions Why does the women’s rights … Read More

Love Yourself Better Blog Series

Kari PitstickBlog, Classroom Management, Leadership, Reflect Better, Self-Care

Love Yourself Better Blog Series In this blog series, read about strategies for personal development, prioritizing yourself, and embracing stress. Being our best selves and filling our own cups should come first. In a profession where we are asked to give so much to others, don’t forget to prioritize yourself. Love yourself a little bit better this year! Posts in … Read More