Category: Inspiration

As we continue discussing the common anxieties for first year teachers, I want us to keep in mind that it is natural for even veteran teachers to worry about the…

The most common challenge that I have noticed with first year teachers is classroom management. Part of this is due to confidence and that can be understandable when doing something…

I was recently asked to present to student teachers within a school district. These student teachers are about to graduate and are overwhelmed with finishing up school, fulfilling the teacher…

I recently heard someone say, “It is not my job to get people to believe in me but for people to believe in themselves.” This got me thinking about leadership…

FEEDBACK FROM STUDENTS I am a strong believer in feedback. If we don’t check in with our students to see where they are in their understanding and emotional well-being, we…

My catch phrase has become “Embrace the Crazy.” Most of the time, I am referring to the typical madness and/or extreme circumstance that we, as educators, experience in the classroom…

Since this is black history month, I have been thinking a lot about incorporating culture and diversity in our classrooms. Last semester, I was able to use book clubs in…

A lot of times, we are told to present ourselves in a professional manner. We might even remain reserved while at work. As teachers, this can sometimes be a weird…