Do One Scary Thing
Why I keep running hands-on labs even when they go sideways — and 10 ways teachers can scare themselves this month.
Teacher Recovery Can Look Like Adventure (Not a Beach Chair)
Teacher self-care advice usually means a beach chair. This teacher's summer recovery looked more like a float plane, a leaky tent, and a 70-mile bike ride — six real adventures, no highlight reel.
Enough With The Wind Already
A 70-mile bike ride taught me why 'have a good year' isn't a goal — and what actually works for teachers.
The Well That Refills Itself
A STRONG Teacher take on rest, engagement, and refilling the well.
The First Day, Twenty-Eight Years Later
Thoughts at the beginning of my 28th year teaching.
Why Interactive Notebooks Still Matter in the Age of AI
Interactive notebooks aren't outdated — they're more valuable than ever. Here's why paper still matters in AI-driven classrooms, plus free templates and rubrics.
I Hurt Someone's Feelings by Accident. Here's What I Did Next
A meet-and-greet moment went sideways this week. Here's what I learned about owning it, repairing it, and letting it go — plus this week's journaling prompt.
What Are You Saying Yes To?
You don't owe anyone a yes just because it was easier to give. A short reflection on boundaries for teachers.
Before the Chairs Fill Up
One Time, One Meeting
Why I Feel Calm This School Year
Losing longtime teaching partners to retirement was harder than I expected. A reflection on rebuilding a team, and finding my groove again.
The Hedonic Treadmill: Why Nothing Fixes Teacher Burnout for Long
Why does teacher burnout always come back? The hedonic treadmill explains it — and here are 3 ways to actually slow it down.
The Chase That Never Ends
Watch out for the hedonic treadmill.