Andrea Trudeau, M.S.Ed., NBCT, is a self-proclaimed no-”shh” librarian who just began her 25th year at Alan B. Shepard Middle School in Deerfield District 109 just north of Chicago, Illinois. In her school, she has created and cultivated an active learning commons that embraces community, creativity, critical thinking, risk-taking, and fun! She models lifelong learning to her school community by … Read More
42 – intentional appreciation through joyful leadership – joshua stamper
So many of us who had built personal relationships, through social media platforms, mind you – it’s not impossible, connected on a much deeper level that left us woven together even stronger. If I had to narrow our relationships/friendships down to one word….it would be AUTHENTIC. Joshua Stamper is one of those. My goodness, when we saw each other, it … Read More
41 – open the lid + apply the paint
knowledge is great. knowledge is something we all need. but we can’t just leave it there without applying it in some form. love, joy, peace, patience…all great things we KNOW about. but why are we slow to apply them? let’s think about how we can truly reframe our intentions. MORE EPISODES
Jolt 87: Awe-Inspiring Moments-Reflections on Perseverance
It is hard when life gets overwhelming because of commitments we have made, but also important at those times to be vulnerable and share our stories. We are all tied together and it’s important to know you are not alone in your struggles. Sarah shares reflections on perseverance with three key points for listeners to consider in their own journey. … Read More
The Uncomfortable Truth About School
TL;DR: Students forget most of what they “learn” in school. Acknowledging this gives us the freedom to focus on powerful learning experiences. Wrestling with the impermanence of some school “learning” challenges our core values as educators. What is Learning, Really? Educational thought leader Will Richardson loves to invite teachers to share their definitions of learning. His observation: most of us … Read More