Time to Hit the Break Blog Series It’s been quite a year…now it’s time to hit the “break.” This blog series shares how setting up holiday lights is similar to lesson planning, ways you can do things for yourself this break, and a poem going through all the things that cross teachers’ minds every day! Posts in the Series Light … Read More
‘Twas the Night Before Teaching
TL;DR: This post shares a poem that encompasses what goes through a teacher’s mind on a daily basis. [bctt tweet=”More rapid than new initiatives filling my plate / Illogical worries lined up at the gate / I’d planned on technology, what if the school lost power / Then we’d sit in the dark and learn nothing each hour” username=”TchrJessee”] ‘Twas … Read More
The Gift of Contribution
TL;DR: There are so many ways we can contribute to the communities we find ourselves in. We will dive into these questions: How do you add value by your presence? And how do you add value through your words and actions? How much value do you add and how can you add more? How often do we show we value … Read More
Reinventing Culture
TL;DR: Dr. Courtney Plotts is the guest speaker on The Good News, Brad News Podcast. Right now is the time to reflect on our practices as we continue to survive through this pandemic. How could you restructure your teaching to be more inclusive? Make sure all of your students’ needs are being met and take action if they aren’t. Take … Read More
Writing Tips & Tricks Blog Series Overview
Writing Tips & Tricks Blog Series Overview Writing is a process! Whether you record your thoughts and feelings in a private journal or whether you blog to share publicly, writing serves a purpose. Writing is personal. Your approach, your journey, and your why may be very different from others. Regardless, how do you make it just right for you? Who … Read More