Why I Blog

Sanam EdwardsBlog, Connect Better, Differentiate Better, Engage Better, Lead Better, Lesson Plan Better, Manage Better, Reflect Better, Tech Better

TL;DR: Blogging is a way to share ideas and best practices with those who need help. Having a blog supports those who are struggling. It’s important to share failures. Why I Blog People often ask me why I blog. Of course, my instant response is to help those who may benefit from my ideas and best practices. But, reactions to … Read More

S4 E09 – Sharing the Scene

Joshua BuckleyPunk Rock Classrooms Podcast

Punk Rock Classrooms · S4 E09 – Sharing The Scene Josh and Mike are using this season to search their campuses and the educational world around them for examples of PASSION, UNITY, and DIY! The punk scene or community was something special for Mike and Josh. In education every classroom and every school has a scene. How are you and … Read More

Teachers, Write Your Own Headlines

Kelly PascarellaBlog, Connect Better, Engage Better, Reflect Better

TL;DR: Writing your own headlines can help transform negativity into a more positive light. Focus on the good. We know when we do that, the good just keeps getting better. Write Your Own Headlines! There’s a story floating around the Internet by Pastor Andy Stanley with the idea of writing your own headlines. Given the state of the world and … Read More

The Giving Tree

Nicole KellyBlog, Connect Better, Teach Happier

TL;DR: We can learn about giving from Shel Silverstein’s children’s book, “The Giving Tree.” Recognize that you have gifts and tools that will make others happy when you share them. “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein has long been a cherished book of mine. I remember when I first received the book as a gift when I was seven years … Read More

A Community Together

Nicole KellyBlog, Connect Better

TL;DR: Don’t forget how important it is to lift up the people around you. Sharing ideas with our community will stimulate innovation and growth, and encourages others to do the same. At times throughout our lives, we fail to realize the importance of togetherness and the value it holds. So often, our lives are filled with one thing after another. … Read More