Journal
Writing Every Day
Imposter syndrome stops people from creating and sharing. It can be a sign that what you are doing is new (for you) and important, and it's nothing to hide from.
Jeremy Jorgensen
Education
Planning Time - A Breath of Fresh Air
Today was the first of two curriculum planning days. We were off site and greatly supported in our efforts. We're planning a learning expedition for social studies where students will look at history through the lens of influential people. Eventually, they will identify influential people in our community
Goals
Goal Update September 2022
At the end of each month, I review my progress toward my goals. Here are the results or lack thereof for the month of September 2022
Teaching
Hurricane Ian and General Hurricane Teaching and Learning Resources
This storm has connections to science, geography, politics, and more.
Weekly Report
T.G.I.F. Newsletter - Intellectual Humility, Effective Teaching Teams, and Kindness
A newsletter for teachers and lifelong learners. Topics for this week include intellectual humility, effective teaching team, kindness, and more.
Education
NASA DART Asteroid Smashing Education Resources
An event like this goes a long way in showing students the relevance that math and science have in the world.
Teaching
How Educators Can Break Parkinson's Law and Create a Work-Life Balance - 7 Tips
I propose that teachers show up each day and give it all they've got, but when they get home there should be more restoration, relaxation, personal time, and family time than not.
Weekly Report
T.G.I.F. Newsletter - Implicit Bias, Proof Points, and the Monkey Mind
A newsletter for teachers and lifelong learners. Topics for this week include implicit bias, proof points, and calming your Monkey Mind.
Education
Great One Pager Resources, Lessons, and Downloads
Students can use one-pagers to share their most important takeaways from what they’ve been learning. One-pagers can be used to summarize key concepts in all areas of the curriculum.
Personal Development
Challenges Met and Mostly Met
The way I see it, setting a challenge and working to meet it is far better than not setting a challenge at all even if you fall a little short.
Weekly Report
T.G.I.F Newsletter - New Ideas, Candid Teachers, and 6 Word Memoirs
A newsletter for teachers and lifelong learners. Topics for this week include new ideas, candid teachers, and 6 Word Memoirs.
Teaching
Using Six Word Memoirs in the Classroom
Use Six-Word Memoirs to build community, analyze characters, and summarize concepts.