TL;DR: Creating a positive climate and culture in the classroom should happen all year long. Kindness jars are a great way for students to practice SEL alongside other skills. It is important to take the time for kids to learn and experience kindness. Climate & Culture: A Year-Long Process Climate and culture are two words that you hear more and … Read More
Do You Have a Wish or a Goal?
TL;DR: A goal without a plan is simply a wish. You can wish to do better or you can plan to do better. Start with the end state. Focus on developing a specific plan and work on the process to achieve your goals. Consider resources needed too. Plan the work that is needed to be done. Measure progress every day. … Read More
The Reluctant Leader
TL;DR: We often don’t expect to become leaders. Sometimes we may even avoid it. There are moments when you see the need for your leadership, and you step up to help create change. Pssst…I am going to share a secret about myself. I didn’t want to be a leader. Never have, and I never thought I would be calling myself … Read More
Personal Development: The Other PD
TL;DR: Professional development is amazing but so is taking time for personal development. Find something you enjoy that helps you grow personally. Don’t feel guilty for regularly making time for yourself. I have a not-so-dirty, not-at-all-secret little secret. I love professional development! Summer means time for reading all the PD books I bought but couldn’t get to during the school … Read More
One Thing: Prioritize Yourself
TL;DR: Make yourself a priority. Find ONE THING you can do for yourself every day. The new year has started. And if you are anything like me, you’ve made a resolution and are excited and focused on it! All too often though, we lose sight of those resolutions—our goals—and let the busyness of our lives get in the way. Sound … Read More