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…
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…
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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…
6 Ways Educators Can Support Educators
Every day, I’m in and out of multiple schools. I walk the hallways, push into classrooms, lead professional learning, and serve on committees. I’ve been out of the classroom…
Consistency is Key
As someone who enjoys ‘changing things up,’ and innovating teaching and learning, I think we can all agree that there are some instances where consistency is key. Consistency is…
Gift With Meaning, Cultivate Joy Within Others
On December 10th, 2019 I had the opportunity to contribute to a webinar on, How to Give Meaningfully, with Mario Christiner and Katie McNamara. Our focus was to drive…
Through What Lens Do You See Your Learners?
As I glanced at my Twitter feed the other day, I saw a Tweet from Manuel Scott that really resonates with me. As I read and reread it, I…
Encouraging Gratitude in the Classroom
So much power exists in expressing gratitude. Focusing on the positives, can be transformational. Of course, we will always experience a range of emotions, but we still choose our…
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…
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…