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“This was us on bus 36,” read the post along with a TikTok clip. The memories came back to me, not clearly but enough to bring a smile and a reply. I am blessed to have several former students from both districts I served, along with their parents, as friends. It provides me with gifts … Continue reading Millions of Moments, Memories of Lifetime
As a teacher, have you ever been moved or gotten a new principal? Me too! It is a little scary because you don't know them and they don't know you. What do you do? Well, teach, like you always have! Making his rounds, the principal makes his way to my classroom. He pauses in the … Continue reading Through the cracks, Don’t let them go!
Before you leap into anything, take a breath and understand a few things! There is a difference between a leader and a manager. Are you a reader and learner? Do you know the why, how and what about you are doing? Let's discuss! The chart provides a quick glance at the difference between leadership and … Continue reading It’s not easy being green, or leading!
“What are you looking at?” “Look at what she is wearing.” “Can these kids do anything right?” “I can’t, the kids will make fun of me.” Phrases I have heard, I am sure you have too from kids and adults! Maybe you have even said them. I can remember walking through the halls of middle … Continue reading Go Ahead, Judge Me! I know you are!
March right into a month of opportunities as we kick off the first week in March with Read Across America! Tomorrow we will celebrate the birthday of Dr. Suess! To find out more ways to support reading in your schools, communities and homes go to https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/read-across-america Unlock the door to reading, the key to everywhere! … Continue reading March into Monday with purpose!
It is now approaching more than an entire year of students, staff, families and communities facing Covid-19 with an interruption/disruption to life/school. Soon it will be spring break, then summer and fall. Will we fall back into the uncertainty of knowing how our children will learn in the next school year? Doors provide shelter and … Continue reading Wednesday Window Pain…Truth be told
It isn't easy sometimes to understand where you are in this game of teaching and learning. We all need a coach, feedback and checked on to let us know we are doing okay. Teachers, leaders, parents and students, we all need some coaching! I write my blogs to reach someone who needs a little encouragement, … Continue reading Put me in Coach!
#Bethesolutiondaily A loving couple to send the right messages today! Love, respect, compassion, understanding, and support. Many years ago, I began my career in education as a teaching assistant. I genuinely love all of the children I served and have a strong passion for making each day better than before. It did not take long … Continue reading Stan Tall and Bea Proud, a great couple!
Are you Fred? Maybe you are and you don't know it? I try to be Fred. If you have no idea what all of this means then please pick up a copy of The Fred Factor by Mark Sanborn. It is one of my favorite staff development books! I will not disclose the factors that … Continue reading Are you Fred? Friday Finds
#Bethesolutiindaily What do you want out of life? What do you want to be when you grow up? What are you going to do when you graduate from high school? I am sure you have been asked these questions or asked them, but are they the right questions? Let's give a little thought to them … Continue reading Thoughtful…Thoughts on a Thursday
