TL;DR: Teachers make a difference in lives and can change lives for the better. Mike shares his personal story about how he is inspired daily by teachers and explains why. Teachers are recognized for being resilient and for working together to support each other. As educators, we are constantly asked the question, “What teacher inspired you the most?” Or something … Read More
LEAD with HOPE: E is for EXCELLENCE
TL;DR: Excellence should be defined as consistently and intentionally improving every day in pursuit of doing your very best. We should have an educational environment that allows students to try and fail forward so that they can learn by making mistakes and grow as a result. Endorse the use of the 7 Habits. E is for EXCELLENCE Excellence is defined … Read More
7 Tips for a Successful Parent-Teacher Conference
TL;DR: Great teachers use conferences as an opportunity to talk about any changes since the last parent contact. Conferences are an outstanding opportunity to confirm the preferred communication method of the parent. Parents and teachers should partner together to create a plan to help the student. Share who the student is when their parents aren’t around—what is their character? 7 … Read More
The 4th Quarter Is Ours
TL;DR: The 4th quarter is ours. In sports, players must remain ALL IN and play their hearts out until the final whistle of the game—it is the same for teachers at the end of the school year. Our students are watching and will remember how we finish this school year. Scan for the wins, strengthen relationships, and end this … Read More
#stopthehate
TL;DR: Let’s #stopthehate so we can live in a better society for our kids and for their kids. If you see a student getting harassed, educate, intervene, and discuss. Do not ignore it! #stopthehate So May is Asian Pacific Heritage Month. In this blog, I would like to go over the struggles and triumphs my family and I have had … Read More