TL;DR: Give yourself permission to put yourself first and value self-care, wellness, and social emotional learning. We need to be courageous in our P.A.S.S.I.O.N.—pause, assess, space, speak, insight, open, knowledge. Empower yourself to follow through on your BEST INTENTIONS to show up for YOU. “It’s important to take a daily temperature of your heart.” – Diana Patton, Inspiration in My … Read More
My Educational Heroes: Our School Counselors
TL;DR: The role of the school counselor has changed from in the past. They manage college essays and counsel students. They also create and monitor programs, including social-emotional learning, new student programs, suicide prevention, career development, intervention, and family issues. This post honors National School Counseling Week from February 1-5. A few years ago, I had the privilege of co-presenting … Read More
Reflecting in Times of Uncertainty
TL;DR: As we reach the end of the year, it is time to reflect together, problem-solve together, and try something that makes us uncomfortable. Some questions to facilitate discussion among colleagues include reflecting on professional learning and collaboration, learning targets/instruction, assessment, and social/emotional support. All over social media and throughout schools, we hear phrases right now such as, “Be compassionate,” … Read More
EP 171 Our Kids Need More Support with Cody Armstrong
1:00 – Every Decision Counts Basketball book study 4:30 – Coaching connections, helping students grow through athletics 9:30 – A new passion, from curriculum to SEL 12:30 – Understanding Adult SEL 14:10 – Serving teacher’s to reach students 16:00 – The Game Changer, Morning check-in 18:30 – Curriculum committee to SEL committee 20:30 – Integrating SEL with Instruction 23:45 – … Read More
Building Trusting Relationships in Your School Community
TL;DR: Build trusting relationships at all levels of your school community by creating safe relationships for students, establishing advisory programs, encouraging parent volunteers, and checking in with teachers. Improve emotional health by starting each day with a welcoming or inclusion activity, embedding engagement strategies, and end with an optimistic closing and time for reflection. Every person in this country has … Read More