Killing The Joy of Reading
I am an avid reader. I read all the time: in the car, on a boat, on the couch while my family watches a movie, in a waiting room, etc. …
The Importance of Rest
Early in my collegiate track career, I had to sit out a season due to a stress fracture. The unexpected change of plans was challenging to deal with, but when …
Make Thinking & Learning Visible
When I reflect on myself as a learner, I know that I need time to process information. This means when I am a participant in professional learning, I often don’t …
My Passion PD
It is 10:26 on Saturday morning, I woke up at 7 to write this post and I have 19 words written. You might be thinking writer’s block or procrastination, but …
Taming Your “Advice Monster”
In an effort to maintain friendships and connections I’ve built throughout the years, I intentionally check-in with my friends and former colleagues by sending a quick, simple, “how are you?” …
Traveling During a Pandemic
March 17, 2020….when you read that date do you think St. Patrick’s Day or the first day that ALL Illinois Schools would be required to be closed due to the …
Personal & Authentic Learning Experiences!
My first year teaching, I had one student in my fourth period freshman English classroom that I really struggled to connect with. Everyday, I would greet my students at the …
PD Overload
I’m on PD overload, I truly don’t think my mind can intake one more ounce of new information/ideas right now. Yes, I know my job is all professional learning, but …
Let’s Foster Flow!
Have you ever been so engrossed in a task that when you pause to look at the time, thinking it has only been a few minutes, you see that hours …
Fun With Math
My daughter came home from school (day before winter break) trying to explain this “awesome” new game she had just learned at school. Now, I taught 1st grade for 5 …