TL;DR: Read a reflection on some pieces of Dana’s journey in K-12 education. There are many people to thank over the course of 20 years. This week, in early August, I recall it being exactly 20 years since I first came to Colorado and began my journey in K-12 education. World Traveller Context I lived in Quebec City, Canada for … Read More
Teaching Still Matters | Lainie Rowell | Leadership Blindspots
In Don’t @ Me (2:32), Tom expresses his frustration with those teachers who seem to want to run away from referring to themselves as “teachers.” Then, Tom is joined by Lainie Rowell (11:24) to discuss her latest book, “Evolving with Gratitude: Small Practices in Learning Communities That Make a Big Difference with Kids, Peers, and the World.” Finally, in “Assess … Read More
STRONG: 10 Ways to Flourish & Reduce Stress This School Year
TL;DR: STRONG is an acronym to help you stay focused on your big rocks, like your health, family, and students’ wellbeing. Flourish by taking a day trip, enjoying a sunset, scheduling time with family and friends, journal your thoughts, and more. STRONG: 10 Ways to Flourish & Reduce Stress This School Year You start the school year fresh and feel … Read More
Episode 30: Evolving with Gratitude with Lainie Rowell
How can we empower kids to be agents of change who make the world a better place? What exactly is equifinality? How do we savor moments of joy in our lives? Lainie Rowell stops by the show to give her thoughts. That, plus your #PepTalk and more on this week’s show. MORE EPISODES
Motivation, Mindset, and Momentum
TL;DR: It can be challenging to remain positive after such a difficult year. Even if you didn’t meet your goals, you still made an impact. Show gratitude and appreciation for others. Make sure you are checking your mindset. Find ways to bring your best self into the classroom. Keep going. There is no finish line. What can you do to … Read More