As an educator, have you ever found yourself stumped by the question, "Why are we even doing this?" or have you ever been graced with the inevitable "Is this on the test?" query? In this very special episode, I talk to the one and only Seth Godin about disrupting the industrial model of education, helping … Continue reading Seth Godin: What is School For?
Back-to-School Anxiety
So, it turns out that I’m not so good at transitions. For years as an educator, I’ve worked hard to meet my students halfway when it comes to transitions, especially the ones who specifically struggle to switch from one activity to another. To prevent cataclysmic meltdowns, I did what every teacher does: 5-minute warnings before … Continue reading Back-to-School Anxiety
Back to School: Tips for Success (Part Two)
In this special episode you’ll learn and hear: a unique way to connect authentically with families during your first week in the classroom a great way for students to get to know each other and the staff within your school an awesome hands-on activity to start your first day off right and a list of … Continue reading Back to School: Tips for Success (Part Two)
Back to School~Tips for Success
Whether you're a well-seasoned teacher or fresh in the field, it's always great to gain insight into tried, tested, and true tips for success in the classroom. In this episode, you'll come away with some great ways to prepare yourself and your classroom environment for a successful year, before the kids even set foot in … Continue reading Back to School~Tips for Success
E 9: Hmmm? Huh? Aha! Tangible, Proven Ways to Develop Powerful Understanding of the Self, Others, and the World Part One (with Adrienne Gear)
We all want students to develop a sense of agency over their learning, but many of us simply want an easy-to-follow, laid out roadmap to do so. Back again with her wisdom, wit, and wealth of creativity, Adrienne Gear teaches us about her 3-step Inquiry-Based Powerful Understanding Model and how we can enable students from … Continue reading E 9: Hmmm? Huh? Aha! Tangible, Proven Ways to Develop Powerful Understanding of the Self, Others, and the World Part One (with Adrienne Gear)
My Visit to St. Michaels University School
It was a scorching hot day as I pulled up to the front of the gorgeous brick building and emerged from my car, weighed down by bulky bags of art supplies and all of the equipment necessary for my impending presentation on kindness. Greeted by the warm and friendly staff, I was directed to the … Continue reading My Visit to St. Michaels University School
My Guest Blog for Adrienne Gear
I had the recent pleasure of guest blogging for the amazing Adrienne Gear (author of the freshly released book, Powerful Understanding) about the transformative power of kindness. Here's my post! Here are our podcast interviews:
Starting with…When?
Starting with...When? These days, the concept of “finding your why” is prevalent in schools, the corporate sector and across communities thanks to Simon Sinek’s prolific book Starting with Why. As a result of this important work, people across the world have been on the quest to connect more wholeheartedly with their purpose in authentic, soulful … Continue reading Starting with…When?
The Letter Every Teacher Should Write in June
The Letter Every Teacher Should Write in June Five years ago at the end of each school-year in the busy month of June, I started the practice of writing a letter to myself. Like a ritual, I would seal the letter and place it in the left-hand drawer of my desk on the last day … Continue reading The Letter Every Teacher Should Write in June
How These Well-Intentioned Compliments can Contribute to Devastating Inner Struggle
“You’re so strong!” “You’re so smart!” “You’re so nice!” How many times have we uttered these phrases, with the intention of bestowing our greatest admiration upon the receiver in front of us, whether a child, a colleague, a family member or a friend? The truth is, when you’re told that you’re a certain way over … Continue reading How These Well-Intentioned Compliments can Contribute to Devastating Inner Struggle
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