TL;DR: Our communities need people to stand up and give back. Grow a group of those who want to help. Become a 501c3 to maximize funding opportunities. Start a Nonprofit Organization in 2022: Giving Back Have you ever thought about how our communities would function if there wasn’t any support? Think about the YMCA, Boys & Girls Clubs, and local … Read More
Ending the Year Strong with Your Staff!
TL;DR: As the year comes to a close, find ways to celebrate and appreciate your staff. It has been a difficult year for everyone, and acknowledging and supporting your staff can go a long way. In the next month or so, the 21/22 school year will come to an end. In this blog post, I will share some strategies to … Read More
9 Ways to Finish Your Year Strong
TL;DR: The end of the year is one of the toughest time of year for educators. To finish your year strong, don’t throw in the towel too early. Make sure students know the plans, build in rewards, and don’t compare yourself to others. Be mindful about counting down to summer break as this is not an exciting time for all … Read More
Accelerating Learning
TL;DR: This year is hard—sub shortages, dysregulated students and adults, and behaviors have made this year harder than 2020 or 2021. Growth happens when we are uncomfortable. Many are making decisions based on emotions as part of a trauma response. Teachers need to focus on how to accelerate the learning of their students. Give students ownership over their learning and … Read More
Here Comes the Sun
TL;DR: How do you support those around you? How have you felt supported by others? What are your plans to strengthen relationships this season? Here Comes the Sun It’s May and no matter where you live, it is becoming a bit sunnier. Today, we’ll talk about sunshine metaphorically. But before we talk about the sun, let’s talk about mountains. In … Read More
