TL;DR: Twenty years ago, teachers had each other’s backs. Their PLN were teachers down the hall. Now, PLNs look different. When you attend national conferences, you have the opportunity to connect with other educators across the U.S. You can learn and grow from others by asking questions. Five benefits of a PLN: learning, sharing, celebrating, reflecting, and growing. A PLN … Read More
3 Ideas to Level Up Learning
TL;DR: Educators have the opportunity to impact and influence every learner by unlocking their unlimited potential. Learners must have a strong connection with their teachers first before they can feel empowered to engage in deep learning. There are 3 ways to level up learning: Tell personal stories that share who you are and your why. Build bridges by asking questions, … Read More
Making the Shift from “Getting by” to “Getting BETTER”
TL;DR: Change your mindset from finishing the year by just getting by. Instead, recognize what you learned and how you’ve gotten better. Reflect on how you have improved this year, how you have learned from others, what you’ve learned from PD opportunities offered. Don’t go back to “just surviving” in education. Work together to be better together. Recent interview with … Read More
Evolving Roles of Educators
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
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