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 …
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 …
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 …
My Bleeding Heart
Last Friday I had the privilege of hosting an online administrator’s academy entitled, “Trauma Responsive Practices: Learning, Leading and Connected” with Stanley Leone and Bhavna Sharma-Lewis as facilitators. To say …