Lessons Learned from Missing the Mark
Parent teacher conferences are right around the corner. It’s the time of year when connecting with our families is the…
The Extra Degree
As a college athlete, coaches constantly challenged our team, especially in the weight room and at practice. Being “good enough”…
There is a Forest in My Acorn
I was listening to a minister speak on the importance of recognizing untapped potential. He used an acorn as the…
Every Teacher Needs a Champion
Five years ago, I left my familiar junior high school to move to a new district and a new grade…
Tech Troubles
Have you backed up your work lately? Because I hadn’t. And in the blink of an eye, all of it…
Math Placement: A Tale of Two Districts
Math placement involves assigning students to a math class that best aligns with their skills and current knowledge. The default…
Take Back Your Teachers’ Lounge
Pssst…I think something at your school has a bad reputation. No, it’s not the cafeteria! It’s the teachers’ lounge. Have…
Invisible Impediments & Patio Plants
In order to water plants on my patio I must complete the following steps: Fill a cup with water in…
If I Knew Then
I recently watched a video about teachers writing letters to themselves on their first day of teaching. I was so…
Developing PD Attitudes
It was week 5 of the school year. In my work with beginning teachers, relationships were growing, trends were starting…
