The Power of Gratitude
Almost every night I take our dogs on a walk. It’s one of my favorite things to do. I used to walk just for the purpose of sneaking in…
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Creating Trauma Sensitive Learning Environments
Every single one of us experiences stress. Although some amount of stress can be healthy for us, too much can be toxic. Healthy stress, such as eustress helps to…
Amplifying Student Voice: Unleash Limitless Potential
Every single voice matters. Young or old, our thoughts, ideas, and feelings are important. In our schools, we can create opportunities for all voices to be heard and ideas…
Inspiring Creativity, Innovation, and Joy Within Literacy
It always fascinates me that perception really is in the eye of the beholder. Although some people consider our youth to be unmotivated or lazy, I want to challenge…
What Might Be Possible if We Gained Comfort in Discomfort?
I almost didn’t go on our nightly walk, but I’m so glad that I did. Here in NY, our weather has been inconsistent. I’m not complaining though, because most…
Inspiring Innovators and World Changers
I was reading the article, Five Teens Who Changed the World, and it reminded me of one of the sections within my book, Take the L.E.A.P.: Ignite a Culture…
Embracing Empathy as Teachers for Learners: How WE Can Shift the Outcome
A pre-teen, sounding discouraged, recounted how he received detention earlier in the day during study hall. Apparently a notification on a student’s phone went off and it was heard…
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Nurture Connections to Help Learners Thrive
Sometimes the action we take, may just be what perpetuates problems in the classroom. Although we may know the ‘right’ way to handle a situation with a student, we…
Promoting Empathy in Learners: Develop Deep Connections
Many educators share that they want to support their learners to develop empathy. It’s common for schools to have monthly character traits that they highlight or host assemblies geared…
Fostering Communication Skills to Deepen Learning
When fostering classroom culture, there are so many areas to zero in on. We want to develop a sense of community where collaboration flourishes so that learners are supported…
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Embrace Moments to Spark Curiosity: 3 L.E.A.P. Tips
Riding on the beach against the wind, my husband, Michael, and I pushed on to challenge our endurance. Both of our boys rode with us as our destination was…
To Be Your Best, Invest in Yourself: 7 L.E.A.P. Tips
I’ve got to be honest. I am not someone who is a pro at practicing self-care. For as long as I can remember I’ve had an “all-in” personality. When…