We are joined this week by Skyler, Rhys, Amelia, and Sam from Springhouse. Springhouse is more than a school. It’s ecocentric, soulcentric, grounded, placed-rooted, cooperation-based, holistic, and whole-hearted. These students gather to express their thoughts on this place of learning and growth. One thing I loved hearing from them is that there are a lot of kinds of intelligences … Read More
Spice It Up by Being an Advocate!
TL;DR: Racism leads to damaged relationships and broken communication. Be mindful of those around you. Advocate for others. Embrace the beauty of diversity! Spice it up! Advocate for others. “Equity and Inclusion Just Got Better” Blog Reflection Questions: What is something you’re passionate about? If something goes wrong, can you advocate? Now visualize and imagine the steps you would take … Read More
LOVE is in the Air! — Celebrating Holidays
TL;DR: The next few months have several holidays to celebrate friends, family members, and loved ones. Make those moments count by counting all loved ones in! I can count down the end of winter once February comes along, which is exciting. But more importantly, as teachers, we get long overdue time with family, friends, and loved ones. We get to … Read More
Ideas to Celebrate Lunar New Year
TL;DR: Lunar New Year is on February 1st this year. It symbolizes the end of winter and the beginning of spring. Learn how to celebrate this holiday in this classroom within each subject area. Lunar New Year This year, Lunar New Year falls on Tuesday, February 1. What is Lunar New Year, you may ask? Well, if you’re not familiar … Read More
Annihilate Inequities with Joyce Akridge
In Podcast Episode 60 of the Time for Teachership Podcast, I am talking with Joyce Akridge who has dedicated 44 years of her life to Indianapolis Public Schools. She has served in various positions from principal mentor to lead principal where she has demonstrated personal and professional excellence in leadership for the success of all students. She now runs her … Read More