Posts by Gretchen Schultek Bridgers
The Silent Teacher
The strength of a teacher can be found in their silence. It’s often not what they say, but what they don’t say. [spp-tweet tweet=””] You might wonder how I know that. Well, my first few years of teaching, I did ALL of the talking. I was putting on a show of my talent and desire to…
Read Full Post18: Seeds that Sprout
Hear how a sprinkler watering the concrete inspired this episode. We need to water our initiatives with intention and follow through so that we have seeds that sprout. This requires a plan, constant monitoring, and flexibility to respond in the moment so that we align our input with our output. Tune in to get empowered…
Listen to Episode19: Peak and Pit
Life is full of high’s and low’s, but how we respond to these obstacles can make all the difference in our success, personally and professionally. Learn to use a low moment, or a pit, to reach even higher and more satisfying peaks, or highs. Tune in to this episode to hear just how to do…
Listen to EpisodeShould School Start at 10 am?
Many years ago, I read an article about high school start times. I found it very interesting in that biologically high school students are more alert and productive later in the day, which explains why they generally sleep in later. It went on to say that adjusting school times to match up with the circadian…
Read Full PostCelebrating a TpT Milestone- $1,000 in Sales!
THANK YOU ! ! ! Thank you all for helping my achieve my first HUGE milestone on Teachers Pay Teachers. September sales put me over the threshold of earning $1,000 on my teacher created products. That, of course, could not have happened without…YOU! To show my gratitude, I am offering one of my popular products…
Read Full Post“Today Is Your Last Day”
Last month, I was conducting a new teacher observation at a local high school when something terribly scary happened. As I walked out of the classroom to head home after the observation, an announcement came over the intercom system saying “LOCKDOWN.” Everyone outside began calmly walking into the nearest building. To me, there was nothing…
Read Full PostEquality Overboard
I came across this image in my Facebook feed a few weeks back and it really created an inner turmoil that I still to this day cannot totally understand. I was unsure if my feelings were warranted or outrageous. However, after sharing with my edu-buddies, I came to the conclusion that we are all…
Read Full PostWARNING: Under Construction!
Hello Always A Lesson fans! I am currently in the process of moving blog platforms. You see, Always A Lesson has been busy impacting the lives of students and teachers for the last year that it has expanded and needs a platform that can hold all of its goodness: a podcast, a blog, educational resources…
Read Full PostMy First Viral Facebook Post
One day I was flipping through my personal Facebook feed and came across the photo above. It really spoke to me so I shared it on my fan Facebook page to see if it spoke to others like it did me [see all the comments here]. Well, I never realized the impact this photo would make…
Read Full PostTeachers, Could You Be Your Own Student?
Have you ever reflected on your teaching practices from the point of view of your students? I think you might realize very quickly why knowledge and skill gaps exist, and it rarely has to do with the student. OUCH. I know that’s harsh to say, but it happens to numerous new teachers as they navigate understanding…
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