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I recently posted about our TEACH Charlotte opening ceremony for our teacher development program this summer. It was a powerful experience, especially when a new teacher shared her “aha’s” from her first year teaching with these new teachers. [See that post here.] Prior to this new teacher inspiring future teachers, Dr. Timisha Barnes-Jones from West Charlotte…

As a new teacher, one word I used to always use was “overwhelmed.” There was always so much to do and so little time. I never felt like I could keep my head above water until the end of the year arrived. My training and instruction manager always says that being overwhelmed “is like you…

I’ve spent the last two years diving in to Twitter chats. It’s provided the best professional development I could have ever had as a teacher and leader- and it’s free! I’ve met some great mentors and colleague buddies along the way too. I’ve seen others share their favorite list of websites, bloggers or even hashtags…

I am currently reading a book by Dana Goldstein called “The Teacher Wars.” She examines the history behind education in terms of how it has transformed over the years. There are a few points she made in the book that I want to discuss in detail below. First, she mentioned there being numerous issues with…

Do you ever have a dream but stop yourself from achieving it because of your own personal fears or insecurities? That’s how I am feeling right now. I recently blogged about having a dream to be an educational consultant and FINALLY admitting to myself and others out loud that I was committing to my dream…

Ever since I was a little girl, I dreamed of being a teacher. I played school with my stuffed animals in my mom’s high heels, passing back blank papers to my living room classroom of “students.” I was hooked and in love with being the best teacher for students. I was inspired by my fun,…

Many people have asked me questions about the transition I recently made at the end of last summer to leave the classroom. I thought I would compile those questions and my responses into a post that will hopefully help someone else who might be in the same place I once was in. Where did the…

I know I have posted about this topic before, but I truly feel this mindset shift can change education as we know it. Professional development is a lot of talking AT teachers. Even when a teacher gets support from a coach or mentor it is often by more telling. Rarely do teachers have time to practice…

I recently read a book called “Building a Better Teacher” by Elizabeth Green. She journaled about the journey of the U.S. educational system. It was extremely thought provoking but infuriated me at the same time. I am thankful for how far our educational system has come, the funding and support behind quality teaching, and all…