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Bridget GenglerBlog, Connect Better, Lead Better, Reflect Better

TL;DR: Morning meetings are a great way to connect with your students. They provide opportunities for Social-Emotional Learning. Morning meetings provide an outlet for students to feel heard. One thing I love about teaching is the unexpected moments when you sit and laugh with your students. Every day brings me joy and a smile because I choose to be intentional … Read More

Episode #201: Mark Chartier

Dana GoodierOut of the Trenches Podcast

Every day, Mark mentors students who must overcome serious challenges. But he knows they can persevere, because he did. Growing up with Tourette’s syndrome, Mark had poor grades and demonstrated significant behaviors, but thanks to positive relationships with his educators, he was able to defy expectations and succeed in school. As an adult, he sustained a brain injury and developed a … Read More

Joyful Connections

Bridget GenglerBlog, Connect Better, Engage Better

TL;DR: Children need to know that you care about them. Find ways to connect and listen to your students. Greeting students, morning meetings, small talk, and laughter are great ways to connect. As educators, I think we all can agree that we want our students to succeed.  We want to see them flourish and thrive.  We want them to leave … Read More

8 Qualities of People Who Build Great Relationships

Dana GoodierBlog, Connect Better, Lead Better, Reflect Better, Teach Happier

TL;DR: People who build great relationships listen, make time, are present, admit when they’re wrong, give good advice, are empathetic, commit to trusting others, and think of the other person. Eight Qualities of People Who Build Great Relationships While we enter our second or third month of school, many of us have already well-established relationships with our students to have … Read More