The Power of Connection for Social Emotional Learning
As we have shifted to remote teaching and learning in an emergency situation, many educators have had to focus on learning new technology and how to scale down the…
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7 Ways to Foster Resilience in Children and Teens
If you had asked me to predict some of the challenges my own children would have experienced within 2020, a pandemic and quarantine wouldn’t have even come to mind….
Gratitude for Educators: Ideas on How We Can Uplift Others
In appreciation of educators in ALL roles! GIVEAWAY included at the end! It’s April 18th and here in New York, we woke to 4 inches of snow–– yes, snow!…
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Leading With Connections & Relationships to Inspire Lifelong Learners
As both a parent and educator, I can attest that this pandemic situation has weighed heavily on our family. Schools have been scurrying to shift to remote teaching and…
Rising to The Occasion: The Relentless Dedication of Educators
Amidst a time where stress and anxiety seem to be at an all time high, there really is good all around us. When I scroll social media or talk…
Learning at Home: Finding Balance
We are in a time in which we are all doing our best with the outbreak of COVID-19. I’m someone who thrives on routines and I know that my…
COVID-19 Resources for Educators and Families
Many of us have growing concerns around COVID-19, our learners, staff, and of course, our community. Due to the requirements of social distancing, I wanted to take a minute and…
With Each Step, We Grow
I know why some people choose to hold back from living their fullest potential. But, imagine if we all embraced who we are at the core and lived true…
The Power of Taking Time for You
Each day, I’m in and out of countless classrooms. Teachers arrive early, they stay late. Their own children often spend hours in their classrooms after the school day as…
Celebrating Educators: Sometimes it’s The Little Things
This week was one of celebration. I’ve been working with many teachers as an instructional coach, working beside them in the classroom and facilitating small groups of students. We’ve…
Do What Others Say You Can’t
In today’s world, the possibilities to do whatever you dream to do are endless. No longer is it necessary to follow the traditional paths that were once seen as…
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Essential Components of Empowering Student Voice
Growing up, I remember spending countless days with my Opa (my mom’s father). So many memories come to mind when I think of him. In the winter we would…