Summer Rejuvenation: Mind, Body & Soul
It’s summertime! And for teachers, this is the best time to rejuvenate. Summer relaxation should be a time to revitalize the mind, body, and soul. Because… Read More »Summer Rejuvenation: Mind, Body & Soul
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Teacher Appreciation – Is it Authentic?
We are soon coming up on Teacher Appreciation Week. The week where teachers should feel valued and loved. While the week will be filled with… Read More »Teacher Appreciation – Is it Authentic?
5 Coaching Tips for Pandemic Coaching
“I’m losing my passion.” “I don’t know if I can do this anymore.” “We’re out of subs.” These are just a few of the phrases… Read More »5 Coaching Tips for Pandemic Coaching
New Year, New Resolutions, New Perspectives
You often hear people talk about “this season of life.” Some seasons of life are harder than others; Some are enjoyable, and some are more difficult.… Read More »New Year, New Resolutions, New Perspectives
What is Data? Really.
Another Instructional Coach recently asked me, “What do you use for data?” See the thing is, a lot of coaches right now are spending more… Read More »What is Data? Really.
Reflection Brings Progress
It’s that time of year where educators start counting down to the holidays. We’ve been working hard since August, and we’re ready for a break.… Read More »Reflection Brings Progress
The World of #EduMom
The 6:00 alarm goes off. You jump out of bed. Get the kids ready for school. Fix breakfast. Eat breakfast. Grab coffee. Grab school bag…. Go! All… Read More »The World of #EduMom
Filling the COVID Literacy Gap
Teachers around the nation are preparing for the start of school. Some even started today! As we begin to prepare for the 21-22 school year,… Read More »Filling the COVID Literacy Gap
Structure and Safety after COVID
The 20-21 School year for many students involved isolation. Even in the classroom kids weren’t allowed to work in groups without wearing a mask or… Read More »Structure and Safety after COVID
Student Engagement vs. COVID, Can we overcome?
The past year has been filled with masks, social distancing, and quarantines. Families were faced with homeschooling, remote learning, or abnormal in-person learning experiences. Students lived in a world where they couldn’t hug their teacher, see each other’s faces or stand next to each other in line. As I think about the next school year beginning, I wonder…Do students even know what school feels like anymore? Has the love of learning and engagement diminished? Did we, as educators, forget what a classroom community looks like?