TL;DR: Staying active is important, during a shelter in place order, and always! Tips to get (and stay) active. One of the most important things for educators is to maintain their mental health. With so many states issuing stay at home orders during the pandemic, it may have been a struggle for you to stay healthy mentally. One thing that … Read More
Returning to the Classroom after Maternity Leave
TL;DR: Encouragement for any new teacher mom. A letter, some love, and a game plan for returning to work. It’s that time of the school year where some new mamas are preparing to head back to the classroom after a maternity leave. When I had my daughter, I often thought about the leave, but didn’t think much about the return. It … Read More
3 Signs That It’s Time to Leave Your School or District
TL;DR: A personal story and reflection of leaving a position. 3 signs it’s time to leave your current position. Suggestions for self-reflection to determine your next steps. In 2016, I was at a crossroads and needed to be challenged professionally. As I contemplated leaving my district position, I knew it was time for me to go. But I had a … Read More
Out of the House
TL;DR: We all need to take a moment to recognize the little things. Take a moment of gratitude for yourself. Because there is almost always a lag time in publishing and because my current reality is changing sometimes by the hour, I don’t know where the world will be when you read this. But as I sit here typing, my … Read More
Keep Your Eyes on Your Own Paper
TL;DR: Advice we give our students that we should take ourselves: keep your eyes on your own paper. In this time of uncertainty, our best is absolutely amazing. Today I went for a run. It’s one of the things that keeps me mentally and physically healthy during this time of social distancing. It was a beautiful, somewhat foggy morning – … Read More