For the last decade of work, I had a longer commute to work. I could use this time to prepare my mind for the day ahead, looking through the windshield at all the possibilities. As my day completed, I could look back through the rearview mirror, leaving behind issues I could handle tomorrow as I … Continue reading Windshield, Rearview, Handheld-Which do you use?
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Solution Weekly: September 25 – October 1, 2022
Understanding Self Have you ever taken a personality test? Maybe you have participated in a workshop where they have worked on personality traits and divided you into groups. It can be fun to reveal to yourself some things maybe you didn’t know, or perhaps you did know. Let’s find out this week! Connecting-Communication I want … Continue reading Solution Weekly: September 25 – October 1, 2022
Disposition or Position?
Looking out into our classrooms, we see many eyes looking back. All of these individuals will continue to grow and develop to determine the roles, places, and positions they will take in the corner of the world they decide to fill. Does it matter the position they take or the disposition they have as they … Continue reading Disposition or Position?
Through the storms
Each morning I rise wondering what will be the surprise? No day will pass by without a moment not planned or scheduled to catch you off guard, shake you with its news, or stop you in your tracks. Not all days will be filled with faith-shaken scary times but can be moments filled with laughter, … Continue reading Through the storms
How you see the problem?
I do like to ask questions, but sometimes when I ask a question, I get a funny look. Like when I ask, how do you see? It sounds like a dumb question, but there is no such thing as a dumb question. Right? Not everyone or animals can see the same way. A frog, for … Continue reading How you see the problem?
Professional Learning-Your way
One glove does not fit all was a post last week. Professional learning is an integral part of growth for each of us, but are we utilizing all the resources and tools available to maximize the time and cost? What is the best way to receive professional learning? Do you conduct book studies? Attend Podcasts? … Continue reading Professional Learning-Your way
Sharpen Up
As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.— Proverbs 27:17 NIV This scripture is a statement calling each to understand that no one is alone. To improve yourself, there is a mutual benefit to making others better through mentorship, fellowship/follow-ship, and leading. Together we all get better; alone, we will never know how far … Continue reading Sharpen Up
Solution Weekly: August 7-13, 2022
Speaking Voice-Listening Ear “When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen.” ~ Ernest Hemingway One of the best ways to build a positive image of your school, district, business, and organization or a negative one is how you communicate. Websites provide others the opportunity to evaluate you. If this page is outdated, not easy … Continue reading Solution Weekly: August 7-13, 2022
Reading takes you everywhere!
When I taught, I loved to introduce new stories to students. Helping children to dive into a new book is so exciting. One year I decided to step it up by bridging Social Studies and Reading together. Students made passports, and we took flights to travel to learn about other countries. It was so exciting. … Continue reading Reading takes you everywhere!
Solution Weekly: July 31-August 6, 2022
Safety-Bullying still an issue Bullying is still an issue for children. One area is cyber bullying! The global pandemic shifted face-to-face direction instruction to online learning. Students began to spend more and more time online. Cyberbullying existed before Covid-19, but having more time online provided more opportunities to experience negative behaviors. Protecting Children One of … Continue reading Solution Weekly: July 31-August 6, 2022