Creating a Joyful Classroom
A joyful classroom environment is essential to foster positive and effective learning experiences for students. Simply put, when students feel happy, engaged, inspired and motivated in the classroom, they…
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5 Ways to Cultivate a Joyful Classroom Community
If you asked students to describe their school day, what adjectives might they use? Would learners say they feel inspired, happy, excited, or joyful? My hope is that there…
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 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…
Create a Long Lasting, Positive Impact on Learners
It’s been two years since our youngest son, Nolan, left fourth grade. He’s about to enter middle school, yet, it’s evident that his fourth grade teacher, made an incredible…
Create a SHINEtastic School Year with Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E.®!
Every child has unique strengths and interests. As educators, do we take the time to honor each child for their individuality, encouraging them to S.H.I.N.E. in their…
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Connecting With Learners: The Power Behind Cultivating Strengths and Interests
School is in full swing, and enthusiasm continues to soar as learners create, make, and learn through exploring their curiosities. All the while, we dedicate time to cultivating authentic…
Embrace Your Inner Leader
Countless educators aim to inspire, be the change and exude positivity. I’m grateful for my connection to educators who exhibit this as it’s what encourages others to persevere…
Cultivating Teacher Leadership: a 3 Part Series by #LeadUpTeach
As an ongoing conversation about Teacher Leadership, Elisabeth Bostwick, Laura Gilchrist, and Heidi Veal, were compelled to put pen to paper to attempt to share their respective reflections, perspectives,…
Embracing our Unique Differences
“Give it another try!” Shouts my 11 year old to his friend Matthew. Matthew winds up the frisbee for the 10th time, and makes the shot! The boys cheered…
Entering a New Frontier
Envision learners jubilantly returning from winter break who are eager to connect with peers, staff, and to be empowered as learners. Excitedly they re-enter the learning space while having…
Ignite a Movement, Be a Trailblazer
If you’ve ever had the opportunity to attend a ropes course, it’s likely that you felt intrigued while observing the varying levels of ability. From novice to expert every…