TL;DR: Create a positive learning environment with JOY. Listing things that bring you joy. This is one way to model for students that joy doesn’t have to come from big or expensive things. Intentionally place joy throughout your day. I recently had the chance to join Rae Hughart on the Daily Drop In show where we were chatting about the … Read More
Engage with Others: Let Them Be Seen!
TL;DR: Engage with others better by being intentional about how you are acknowledging them. Create a sense of belonging by offering a personal greeting or a compliment. Don’t let anyone feel invisible as you walk by them in the hallway. The cafeteria is a great place to interact with students outside of the classroom. I love a good challenge! Last … Read More
What If…
TL;DR: This year, what if we look back at the previous year and use our experiences to reshape and refocus our intentions? This year, we should refocus our approach by striving to keep a healthy model in front of us. We should reimagine our benchmark for success and restore our joy for living. There is something that is quite exhilarating … Read More
Give Joy a Chance
TL;DR: Among all of the changes this school year, students just want to know they can still do what they love. Going through this school year brings an opportunity for a major transformation in pedagogy. Despite so many things being different than original expectations, educators will adapt to the changes like they always do. My favorite part of each new … Read More