What is Mindfulness and Why Do I Need It?
Do you find yourself tremendously exhausted after a long work day, but then struggle to fall asleep? Do you find yourself tossing and turning, unable to turn your brain off? …
Whatever It Takes
“Whatever It Takes” – this has been my mantra throughout my career. Early in my career, I had the honor and privilege to work for an AMAZING principal (amazing is …
The Year of Resiliency
A few days ago, I went to Target to peruse my favorite section: the back-to-school supplies! I was a happy camper because many of the items I wanted – flair …
Education: An Emotional Profession
It is Sunday (8/2) at 7:18pm, I actually had another blog post almost 100% written and ready to post live but I have decided to make a last minute decision …
Are you INSPIRED?
Educators truly embody lifelong learning. We spend our evenings, summers, and weekends, reading, learning, reflecting, and adapting. Just scan Twitter: you’ll find fellow educators requesting book recommendations, sharing resources, and …
The Power of Connection
Summer is the time of year spent soaking up as much vitamin D as possible, reflecting on the last year, creating goals for the upcoming year, and for some people, …
Professional Reinvention
I love quotes and came across the statement to the right as I was researching ideas for this post. Adults learn through experience, practice, conversation, and reflection, but not many …
I Have A Question For You
How many times do you Google something a day? Whether you look on Pinterest to find out how to make that amazing dessert, click on your weather app to see …
How Are You Staying Connected?
When social distancing started I was overwhelmed looking at Twitter, so many creative teachers finding such unique ways to stay connected with their students. If I am sharing my true …
The Growth Mindset in Reality
My husband and I went into the idea of remote learning from a bit of a different perspective, with both of us working full time since the day our daughter …