It’s no secret that professional development can be found online when connecting with other educators, especially on a platform like Twitter through a weekly scheduled Twitter Chat. I have gained numerous connections and instructional best practices by engaging with like minded professionals online. I don’t want you to miss out on this career-changing opportunity so…

HOT TIP TUESDAY Each week I bring to you helpful tips to become a more effective educator on the Always A Lesson fan page on Facebook. (Give it a quick like by clicking here!) I decided to start grouping my social media posts into a blog post incase you might have missed anything. Time to get…

Do you want to grow in effectiveness and develop strong instructional practice habits? Then, keep reading. Education is all about communication and collaboration. Without these two key levers, stakeholders cannot become their best so that students can succeed in and out of the classroom. How do we do this? Get a mentor. Grab a coach.…

I have been on quite a journey since I started teaching a decade ago. I always knew I wanted to become a teacher. Once I became a teacher, I knew I wanted to be a leader. I thought that meant I would become an administrator of some kind, but over time I realized that job…

Cell phones are a wonderful invention. They allow everyone to stay in contact with each other while on the go- no need to remain at home to receive a phone call or even be attached to a cord when doing it! However, cell phone use in schools has become quite a problem to overcome for…

I tend to have secret mentors. Why? Well, I am a learner. I find someone that can pour into me and I don’t stop tapping into that supply system. Luckily, I escaped any creeper status because I am a virtual suction cup- they don’t even know I hang on to their every word! I always…

Webinars, informally known as webbies, are the new way to share information virtually. Simply place content on a PowerPoint slide and use a recording software to present your content to listeners around the globe! We no longer have to be inhibited geographically- information can now be at your fingertips. I have jumped on the bandwagon…

I recently shared a video on my fan Facebook page from The New Teacher Project about a new teacher rolling out a Turn-and-Talk; a procedure used in class to encourage student engagement and collaboration as outlined by Doug Lemov in his Teach Like a Champion book of teaching techniques. A Turn-and-Talk is a simple process…