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“Man in the Mirror:” What are you reflecting?
One day, I was getting things done around the house and listening to my Michael Jackson Pandora station on my iPhone. One of MJ’s famous songs came on called “Man in the Mirror.” In that moment, the chorus just hit me with its powerful message: “I’m starting with the man in the mirror I’m asking…
Read Full PostTo Be or Not To Be… an Educational Consultant
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,…
Read Full PostUpdate: I’m Married!
Hello readers! I have not been writing as often as I have in the past because I was planning my wedding. But, I am happy to say that I am now back in the swing of things as a MARRIED woman! Here are a few captured moments from friends and family of our special day:…
Read Full PostHow Can I Be an Effective Teacher from Day One?
This past year i have been interviewing future teachers for The New Teacher Project‘s Teaching Fellows programs. At the beginning of the interview, I always share a brief background on myself before diving in to the real questions. So many times the interviewee was inspired by something I said we end up chatting about that…
Read Full PostNo more “Tell;” it’s time to “DO!”
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…
Read Full PostDeath By PowerPoint No Longer…Nearpod TO THE RESCUE! [UPDATED]
During planning one day, my literacy coach proposed that my team engage students in a review of material in a manner similar to the game “Jeopardy.” However, why not have each student work on a device at their desk to answer instead of answering out loud as one large class? This was genius- why not?!…
Read Full PostBack to School Goals Linky
Thanks to Jess over at I {Heart} Recess for helping us teachers stay accountable by setting various goals for ourselves through a fun linky party! Personal- I find myself the happiest when I have downtime for myself. I always enjoy coming home from a stressful day and having time to unwind in front of my favorite…
Read Full PostFreedom Train
As a teacher, I try to maximize a learning experience by tying together multiple pieces in efforts to create a more comprehensive picture. One of the ways I recently did this was by signing up to attend a play based on a book, called “Freedom Train.” The book level is above my third graders’ reading…
Read Full PostMy Best Principal
Have you heard of ASCD? [“ASCD is a membership organization that develops programs, products, and services essential to the way educators learn, teach, and lead.”] I receive their magazine “Educational Leadership” monthly. At the end of the magazine, there is a section called, “Tell Me About A Time…” where readers (just like us!) can write…
Read Full PostI <3 Technology!
Technology has changed the way I teach. There are just some things I cannot live without. Below I have compiled the resources I use on a daily basis and that have transformed the way I teach and my students learn. (FYI: the Screen Capture button on my computer does not work, so I had to…
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