TL;DR: This is a collaboratively written post. Check out the different stories by 7 educational leaders on new perspectives. What causes us to change our perspective? What perspectives do students walk into class with and how do we change their perspective? What’s your why? Has it changed? Keep reminding yourself of your why. Help prepare each student. Make school a … Read More
Teaching Is an Adventure
TL;DR: It’s a new school year! Even though your curriculum may be the same, the students will be new. Look forward to all of the new relationships and experiences you will be encountering. It happened again! I just completed another epic kayaking adventure through Desolation Sound in the Pacific Northwest. This is a body of water that Captain George Vancouver … Read More
Motivation, Mindset, and Momentum
TL;DR: It can be challenging to remain positive after such a difficult year. Even if you didn’t meet your goals, you still made an impact. Show gratitude and appreciation for others. Make sure you are checking your mindset. Find ways to bring your best self into the classroom. Keep going. There is no finish line. What can you do to … Read More
Foster Success by Looking in Your Students’ Rearview
TL;DR: When lesson planning, it is important to look at things from different perspectives. Look through your students’ rearview and see life from a different lens. Seeing from the lens of your students will help you foster success. Get to know your students and the things they are interested in, then use what you learned to create a positive classroom … Read More