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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Inspire Creativity in Learning
There is so much potential in sparking creativity in our classrooms, and any one of us can foster the conditions to inspire the imagination to take flight. If we…
Encouraging Learners to Spread Their Wings and Soar!
Kids of all ages really are capable of amazing things. However, sometimes we become hyper focused on the learning targets and mandates, that we may not readily appreciate the…
Cultivating a Culture of Innovation: 5 L.E.A.P. Tips & Voices from the Field
In my book, Take the L.E.A.P.: Ignite a Culture of Innovation, I share L.E.A.P. Tips and Takeaways, along with questions for reflection and discussion at the conclusion of each…
Leveraging Technology to Empower Learning
With the constant innovation occurring within EdTech, it can leave educators scratching their heads on which way to turn. Some educators opt to utilize technology as a substitution for…
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…
PBS Announces Educators Selected For Inaugural Digital Innovator All-Star Program
PBS Press Release: Program recognizes 30 teachers nominated by their local PBS stations as leaders in their education communities Arlington, VA, March 14, 2018 – Today, PBS announced the educators selected…
Imagine the Possibilities
By nature, kids are curious. They’re explorers, makers, and doers. As educators, do we see this side of our students? Are we providing opportunities for students to explore? Do…
Transformational Teaching Catalyzes the Classroom
The little blond girl, with her heart pounding, worked at a rapid pace to complete the double digit addition problems. She had been absent for the past two days,…
Foster a Culture of Rich Relationships
To invigorate a true love of learning, relationships are critical! They’re the cornerstone to any successful classroom. However, I’ve witnessed educators placing relationships in the back seat for different…
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,…