The destructive and constructive nature of comparison.

Brian MillerSchurtz and Ties Podcast

As educators, we often feel isolated. Sometimes its because we feel less then others and are fearful we will be discovered as a fraud. Other times, we feel isolated because we are successful and we are afraid the spotlight will only isolate us more. Both are unfair. Both are destructive. In this episode, Brian and Kasey talk about the pitfalls … Read More

Supporting Today’s Learners

Colissa JordanBlog, Differentiate Better, Engage Better, Innovate Better, Lead Better, Lesson Plan Better

TL;DR: There is a comparison between cooking appliances and education methods, contrasting microwave learning (traditional) with air fryer learning (constructivist). In traditional learning, teachers are the main source of knowledge and focus on student compliance, while constructivist learning emphasizes student engagement, collaboration, and connecting learning to real-life experiences. Teachers in today’s classrooms are encouraged to be guides and mentors, creating … Read More

Mind Your Business!

Suzanne DaileyBlog, Self Care Better, Teach Happier

TL;DR: Mind your own business to keep a positive heart space and headspace. Consider whether something is your business, someone else’s, or the universe’s. After you discern that, you can discern the next right thing. Do you find yourself stuck in the land of what-ifs?  Or is there a certain person or situation that continues to take up a significant … Read More

You Are Already Enough

Megan BaldufBlog, Teach Happier

TL;DR: It can be challenging not to compare yourself to other educators, but remember that you are already enough. You are already enough because you work hard on relationships with students, work to become a better version of yourself each day, and strive to create engaging lessons. Educational rock stars. We all know them. They have Pinterest-perfect classrooms. You can … Read More