Friends and family know me to be a happy and joyful person. I hope you think the same. But let me say, if you met the “me” of several years ago, you wouldn’t recognize me. Most likely, you’d think you were meeting my younger, but more stressed—and way unhappier—sister. You would rarely see a smile…
Are You a Bad Teacher?
The other day I was lamenting several of my kids who still have challenges with grammar, and with quoting accurately, and some with even just capitalizing their sentences! What is up with that? When you face the facts like that, do you ever feel like a bad teacher? I sometimes do, when despite my proven…
What’s So Great About Teaching Anyway?
I have a confession to make—this week was rough. We had two (overlapping!) fundraisers, avoid-the-intruder drills (due to the Parkland tragedy), near-constant schedule interruptions, one field trip, and way-too-many meetings. I’m exhausted just reading that sentence, and I was exhausted before I wrote it. Next week’s schedule doesn’t look any better. And for reasons I…
Batching: A Time Saving Tool for Teachers
As my school district closed this week due to an abundance of illness, I’ve begun to consider the concept of batching. Batching is defined as “a form of time management that allows a person to maximize concentration and decrease distraction.” Batching increases your productivity, creativity, and mental sharpness, while also decreasing fatigue and stress. Batching…
Quiz: What’s Your Teacher Super Power?
Want to know what makes you shine in your classroom in 5 simple questions? The most effective teachers use their superpowers—their key talents—to guide and power their classroom instruction. Do you already know your strengths, the powers that flow naturally from your talents? By using your strength—your superpower—you’ll radiate joy and feel inspired. Now, that’s…