TL;DR: Let go of perfection. Allow yourself to move forward and let go of the past. Give yourself time to rest. Be okay with setting boundaries. Reawaken clarity. I hopped into my car yesterday and realized that the front windshield was dirty. With no time to clean it on my way to work, I realized how difficult it was to … Read More
Lead Better: Honors Night
TL;DR: Think about your legacy and the legacy of your school. What are you leaving behind? Know what motivates your people. Believe in your people and help them reach their goals. Honors Night In 2013, members of my family created a scholarship in honor of my grandparents. Both my grandparents were fixtures in our local high school. For 22+ years, … Read More
Finish Strong: Do Science!
TL;DR: To finish the year strong, do science. Get your students excited about science by sharing what you do outside of the classroom. Have fun doing science that makes you happy! It is that time of year again…testing season is in full swing, students are ready for the year to end, and grades need to be finalized. With all of … Read More
Teaching VALUES in Our Classrooms!
TL;DR: All languages have value! We can collaborate with others across the world. Value humanity and spread kindness. “Equity and Inclusion Just Got Better” Blog Reflection Questions: Why is it important to consider teaching about a global perspective when teaching values? How can you adapt my media lesson plan and make it your own? What courageous conversations are you going … Read More
Celebrating Language Growth
TL;DR: As we look at students’ various data points, we can take a moment to acknowledge and celebrate language growth and also set goals for our instruction in the upcoming school year. Test scores are just a snapshot of a moment in time. Students can speak better on topics of interest. Children speak better with those whom they’re familiar. Reflect … Read More