Jan 27, 20204 minThe New Meaning of “Meeting Them Where They’re At”When I first started teaching “meet them where they’re at” was becoming more and more of a common phrase as workshops and differentiation...
Jan 18, 20204 minThe Relationship We Hold With EducationWhen I was younger I would fall in and out of “love” easily. A new relationship was fun and exciting and the adrenaline from the newness...
Jan 6, 20203 minWhy I’m Not Choosing A #OneWordBecause it’s the beginning of the new year I have been watching everyone put out tweets and posts about New Year’s resolutions and...
Dec 29, 20193 minThe Worth You Hold On Your OwnThis is a more personal post than normal that I needed to work through. My therapist/counselor is the best at dialing in on the root of...
Dec 22, 20194 minEmotional EquityI’ve been reflecting on several of the relationships in my life lately that are frankly emotionally uneven. Up until now, I’ve been ok...
Dec 11, 20193 minReignite the Flames: Defining Educator Engagement and DisengagementListen to the Make Learning Magical Podcast by Tisha Richmond discussing this topic here. As I gear up to complete the follow-up book to...
Dec 3, 20195 minThree Ways Resentment Impacted My Engagement As A TeacherOne of the most important graces I gave myself when I began to reengage into the education profession after becoming burnt out was to let...
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 18, 20196 minFive Ways To Engage in Impactful MentorshipOne of the most powerful professional decisions I ever made was to develop relationships with mentors. I have a few different mentors to...
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 15, 20193 minWhat Story is Your Communication TellingOur brains love stories. Especially stories filled with drama and intrigue, a villain, a hero and other pieces that make us talk...
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....
Oct 1, 20194 minA Case for Positive Self-TalkA friend of mine told me the other day that I have a really positive outlook. I nearly laughed out loud. My go-to defense mechanism for...
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 17, 20194 minSupport and the Risk-Taking CycleYou read about a new technology on Twitter. You love how the teacher used the tech to support learning and empower students. You decide...
Sep 10, 20193 minTell Me How I Can HelpAfter I retired from my district position, I was a little lost. It didn’t matter that I had made the choice to leave, there were pieces...
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...
Aug 28, 20198 min5 Ways to Create Professional, Supportive RelationshipsAs I’ve worked with more and more people and my PLN has grown, I’ve realized that I have a knack for creating quick, deep relationships...