TL;DR: Leading school during this pandemic is not something we were trained for. Making decisions and finding direction can be difficult. Ask better questions and listen to the questions of others to help find solutions. Include others’ voices in seeking answers. Leading schools during the pandemic has been challenging and at times school leaders may have uttered the words, “There … Read More
LOVE is in the Air! — Celebrating Holidays
TL;DR: The next few months have several holidays to celebrate friends, family members, and loved ones. Make those moments count by counting all loved ones in! I can count down the end of winter once February comes along, which is exciting. But more importantly, as teachers, we get long overdue time with family, friends, and loved ones. We get to … Read More
Teacher Leader: Staying the Path During Challenging Times
TL;DR: Do you view yourself as a teacher leader? Connect with others to grow even more than you could solo! Leaders arise in challenging times. Stay the path and focus on your long-term goal or why. Are You a Teacher Leader? I recently published an Instagram post about the first time I considered myself to be a teacher leader. The … Read More
My Grid Rookie Lessons: It’s Elementary!
TL;DR: Differentiating math instruction and meeting all of your learners’ needs can be challenging. The Grid Method changed this for me and my students. There have been many rookie mistakes made, but I continue to grow and so does my class. I confess to being an elementary Grid Rookie. Our elementary schools in Québec include Grades K through six. In … Read More
Teacher Authenticity: Be You, Not Them
TL;DR: Be authentic in the classroom. Make connections with children through purposeful activities such as games. Develop classroom norms together and review them often. Take time daily to self-reflect and make a plan for the next day. Justin joined Rae on the Daily Drop In to chat about teacher authenticity. Click here to watch! Be Authentic We often hear about … Read More