From One Educator to Another
This week’s post comes to you from Ashley Falkos. Ashley is a reading specialist at Geneva Middle School North! I am thrilled to share her post with you as I …
Gratitude in the Classroom
As the holiday season is approaching, our to-do lists are getting longer and it seems like the stress of it all can become overwhelming. I have found that over the …
Conversations in Reading
This week’s post comes to you from Kim Hollis. Kim is a reading specialist at Geneva Middle School South! I am thrilled to share her post with you as it …
The Family and School Connection
I have been noticing the last couple of weeks that there is a new chill in the air, and I have had to wear a jacket in the morning. I …
A “Quick” Look At Positive Reinforcement
I have yet another confession for you….I am a former speeder. Yes, you heard it right, I have a lead foot! In all honesty, I can’t even tell you how …
The Importance of Building Relationships
Lately, I have been pretty distracted with my new job and have not done a great job of focusing on myself! I realized that it had been quite some time …
Wordless Picture Books
I’ve recently had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity fall in my lap. I have had the honor of collaborating with my “edu-hero” and literary icon Regie Routman several times throughout the summer! …
Inquiry in the Classroom
So before I say anything, I know that many teachers have experienced this really annoying phenomenon… You have your clean whiteboard and a new pack of dry erase markers. You …
Schools Starting… Again
I saw this quote on August 1st and my initial thought was, “Said NO teacher EVER!!” I don’t know about you, but when I think of August I don’t think …
Live Your Why
Hello, my name is Raven Szalkowski and I am the new Professional Learning Coordinator here at the Kane ROE. I am looking forward to our future work together. For as …