TL;DR: Some teaching days are great and some are hard. Having colleagues to talk to helps. Building relationships with colleagues can give you a network to problem solve with. Short conversations can change your day and plant the seed of a strong relationship. Take the chance to build relationships with colleagues. RINNNGGG! The end of the day is finally here. … Read More
Build Better Relationships: 3 Foundational Mindset Shifts
TL;DR: Relationships matter. Being connected is important for our overall happiness and well-being. There are foundational 3 mindset shifts that will help you build better relationships: (1) See relationships as gifts. (2) The relationship you have with yourself is also a gift. (3) Treat every interaction as an opportunity to improve your connection as building blocks. We can cultivate our … Read More
Go Back Better: A Back to School Blog Series
Go Back Better Blog Series Each new school year is a fresh start. In this blog series, learn ways to make the most of the first days and weeks of school and keep the relationship building going throughout the year. Make the energy you have at the beginning of the year last. And learn ways to prioritize yourself first and … Read More
Aspiring Leaders Activate!
TL;DR: Reflect on the upcoming school year to determine your goals. Share those goals with others to gain their support and collaborate on ways you could gain experience over the course of the year. Consider volunteering your time toward providing support to others. “Leaders aren’t born, they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work. … Read More
Making Your Mark: Becoming a Teacher-Leader
TL;DR: Leaders all have different strengths and weaknesses. Reflect on what your personal strengths are. Enroll in the Teach Better Academy course to dive deeper into being a teacher-leader. What does it mean to be a leader? For most of us, our understanding of leadership is based heavily on our understanding of evolution. We think there are prestigious leaders or … Read More
