The other day, I went to a restaurant with my family, and I was pleasantly surprised by how friendly and welcoming the staff were. Like most dining venues, the hostess…
Category: Inspiration
Inspiration #107: Embracing the Magic of Genuine Learning in the Classroom
Being authentic in a classroom during these modern times can be challenging, but also rewarding. Authenticity means being true to yourself and your values, and expressing them in your teaching…
Inspiration #106: Leading with Grace
What does it mean to lead with grace in education? Grace is a word that has many meanings, but in this context, I would define it as the ability to…
Inspiration #105: First Month of School
The first month of the school year is always an exciting and challenging time for teachers and students alike. You have to get to know your new class, establish routines…
Inspiration #104: The Importance of Mentors
I have been fortunate to have many mentors in my life that have served as a guide and sounding board both in my personal and professional life. There is great…
Inspiration #103: Designing for 3 Types of Learners
Have you truly thought about who you are designing for? Keeping in mind that one size does NOT fit all, we should continue incorporating tools and measurements for more than…
Inspiration #102: Go the Distance – Professional Learning
This summer, I had an opportunity to fulfill a dream of holding a conference in Orlando for educators (and to my surprise even health care professionals). I drove down early…
Inspiration #101: Interdisciplinary Teaching and Learning
Many students thrive when educators combine multiple disciplines because it allows them to think innovatively (out of the box thinking) and find new solutions for solving problems. But how about…
Inspiration #100: The 100th Blog
To my wonderful inspirational community, I have just completed my 100th blog post! This is a sweet achievement for me, and I must admit that I am proud of myself….
Inspiration 99: Take Big Chances to Make Connections
Recently, I read an article in Fast Company about the way Phil Rosenthal has expanded his belief of taking big chances to make connections with others, primarily modeling this through…