Mar 2, 20213 minThe Potential for Sensory Overload Post-LockdownI like warm hugs. There, I said it. I’ve never considered myself much of a hugger, but since the pandemic, I have developed a new...
Jan 21, 20215 minThree Strategies for Fighting Educator Self-AbuseI’m not smart enough to keep up with new technology. I’m not cut out for this new way of teaching. I’m not good enough to be able to keep...
Apr 20, 20205 minFour Ways You “Should” Give Yourself GraceIt can be a bit overwhelming with all the “you shoulds” right now. You should be working online, offline, harder, smarter, on technology,...
Nov 25, 20193 minLiving On The EdgeI recently came across this quote: Life happens on the edges. We can’t find the next place on our journey until we discover the edge...
Nov 3, 20196 minThe Comfort of Coping versus the Discomfort of HealingI’ve gone back into therapy. I’m not embarrassed. If my arm was broken I’d go to the doctor. I’m proud that I make decisions that get me...
Oct 29, 20193 minWhere Vulnerability Becomes a Liability (hint: it’s the place where courage is born)Vulnerability is currently a hot topic in education. I find it’s commonly viewed in one of two ways: either people believe it’s the way...
Oct 23, 20195 minFive Ways to Feel Better About Where You AreWe are reminded everywhere we turn in education that we need to be reflective professionals. This means thinking about our practice, our...
Oct 8, 20193 minThe Feels of Learning Something NewI was asked to work on a new project where I was to design and develop a resource website for a school district’s technology department....
Sep 24, 20195 minLeading From the HeartBrene Brown’s Dare to Lead is one of my top five must read books. As I’ve always been a huge fan of talking about the uncomfortable...
Sep 3, 20193 minWhy Procrastination and Fear Shouldn’t Derail Our GoalsOne of my favorite Ted Talks of all time is titled Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator by Tim Urban. Being a master procrastinator...
Jun 9, 20194 minThe One About Vulnerability, Change and GrowthWhen I was 18 and moving on to college, I was extremely uncomfortable in my own skin. It was brought on by years of being told I was...
Nov 29, 20183 minWhat Can Divergent Thinking Do For You (The Teacher)?I was reading through this guide by the University of Texas at Austin on thinking and teaching divergently and I came across these...
Jan 17, 20183 minBuilding Trust with Challenging ConversationsEducators are nice people. We are taught to be positive and complementary and to give feedback that people can feel good about. What we...
Dec 27, 20173 minWhen Setting a Goal Isn’t EnoughWhen you set a goal, what does that look like for you? Do you write it down? Tell the world on Facebook or Twitter to hold yourself...