Teaching
One of the best investments of time a teacher can make is to build relationships with their students. When student/teacher relationships are strong students learn more and teachers are happier.
TGIF
A newsletter for teachers and lifelong learners. Topics for this week include advice for new teachers, tips for setting the tone for a new school year, and tips for self-improvement.
Journal
While toxic positivity isn't helpful, I hope our society doesn't become jaded. Positivity is essential and powerful. I just returned from a Michael Franti concert. His music, attitude, affect, and words were contagious. Teaching these last few years has been extra challenging. I attempted to repel
TGIF
A newsletter for teachers and lifelong learners. Topics for this week include making classrooms student-driven, finishing tasks, and meditation.
Journal
Overcoming challenges has many benefits. Here are a few of my favorites.
TGIF
A newsletter for teachers and lifelong learners. Topics for this week include students steering assessment, social media use, and the stress of teaching.
Education
Tips and resources on how to use Emojis in the classroom.
Journal
Here is my goal report for the month of June.
TGIF
A newsletter for teachers and lifelong learners. Topics for this week include student achievement, dreams, and fear.
Education
This database includes an extensive education technology list with links, useful Chrome extensions for teachers, STEM Challenges, and More! It's updated regularly.
Education
I have the same silly jokes I tell every year. Humor breaks things up and often elicits some great 8th grader eye rolls. Here are some teaching and learning resources for using humor in the classroom.
Journal
I admire persistence. People often focus on the "success" part of a success story and don't see the focused persistence, sometimes year over year, that made the "success" a reality.