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
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
THANK A(SOME) TEACHER(S)
TL;DR: There were a lot of teachers that influenced me and the teacher that I am today. My strongest memories are from the relationships I had with teachers, not the content I learned. Teachers that showed empathy, compassion, and how to be a good human are what resonated with me. Greetings and salutations everyone. The Teach Better team came up … Read More