TL;DR: Teachers who openly share their passion for teaching forge authentic connections with students, fostering a sense of belonging and trust within the classroom community. Expressing love for teaching inspires motivation and resilience in students, encouraging them to tackle challenges and strive for success. By demonstrating their passion, educators cultivate a culture of lifelong learning, instilling in students a profound … Read More
Take Care of YOU: One Cannot Pour From an Empty Cup
TL;DR: Taking care of yourself is as important as taking care of your students. Set a goal for when to leave school. Prioritize your weekend and schedule time to prep for the week. Work out and take care of yourself physically. Journal to reflect on how things are going and to experience calm. Make a list of what you love … Read More
The Gift of Passion
TL;DR: When you enter your state of flow, the passage of time does not seem to feel accurate. Discover your passion and allow yourself to pursue it. It’s a great avenue for self-care. The goal is for students to discover and pursue their passions through Passion Projects. The passion for learning is a gift we hope to instill in students … Read More
A Lasting Impact: Remembering a Great Teacher
TL;DR: There are teachers in our lives that have had a powerful influence on who we are. Take the time to reach out to them, and let them know it. You never know where their impact will end or where yours is going. For fifteen years, I have been a teacher. It is difficult to believe that much time has … Read More
What’s Your Sound Quality?
TL;DR: Internal “sound-quality” = the way you make students feel through your words, actions, and deeds by the way you engage, educate, and elevate every learner towards excellence. It’s important to stay passionate and purpose-driven because YOU are the essential element to every classroom experience and every learner’s excellence. We need to take the time to recognize and understand what … Read More
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