TL;DR: Think of a time when you felt lucky. If this is difficult, it may be because of the way you perceive the world. Try to find luck in your week. When I facilitate workshops, I sprinkle in “positivity pauses” throughout the sessions. We take time to stop and reflect on something good to prime our brains for positivity. One … Read More
Come Back Rested & Refreshed From Spring Break!
TL;DR: It is important to take time away from work over your break. Taking this break can have a lot of benefits for your health. If you have a spring break from school in your part of the world, make sure you take that time for yourself and your family to rest and recharge. For most of us in North … Read More
Do We Have A System Of Schools Or A School System?
TL;DR: School systems should all have the same end goal for students. In order to achieve this goal, schools need to be aligned on what they are teaching and how they are preparing their students. School systems are designed for multiple purposes, including but not limited to a) Opportunity to Learn, b) Student Growth, c) Develop Lifelong Learners, d) Teach … Read More
Learn From My 5 Mistakes When Presenting at an Event
TL;DR: Mistakes are opportunities for growth if you learn from them. Have a backup presentation saved and/or bring notes in case something happens to your presentation plans. Invest in an adaptor that can allow your presentation to work with Mac or PC equipment. Use the microphone! You don’t want to lose your voice. Embed any video clips into the actual … Read More
Submitting Conference Proposals
TL;DR: There are opportunities out there for you to be a presenter. Over time, you will become more comfortable presenting. Don’t be afraid to get started. Submitting Conference Proposals Spring is upon us, and many of us are looking for conferences to attend or, better yet, speak at. Many of you readers out there are planning on going to the … Read More
