Category: Inspiration

I hit a nerve. This week I had the opportunity to discuss teacher burnout via social media platform and teachers from around the world chimed in. I kept thinking about…

It was difficult to cut off my last blog where I used Marty Sklar’s 10 commandments from Mickey as inspiration and reminders of best practices in the education environment. I…

Again, you might have heard, I love Disney. Since it is summer, I have been spending a lot of time thinking about my favorite park. So, it is no surprise…

Most of us are familiar with the Mickey Mouse Club’s song “Who’s the Leader of the Club.” I started singing this song the other day and got to thinking about…

Today is D-Day. Between this historical 75th anniversary and the recent Memorial Day weekend, I am reflecting on ways we provide opportunities for our students to discover events in history….

Do you ever have a week where there seems to be a theme? This week, I felt like my theme was this idea of perception. It got me thinking about…

This is the last blog in the series for first-year teachers. Student teachers expressed a concern with fitting into their school. The good news is that you found your tribe….

I must admit that I was a little surprised that first year teachers shared anxiety over the grading process. It was not something that I had thought about as a…

Today, we continue our conversation about ways to soften the anxieties of first year teachers by focusing on talking to the parents and guardians of students. It is understandable that…