Every job is stressful. We dedicate our time, energy, and years of life to not only put food on the table, but also to hopefully accomplish something that is more than ourselves. We want a legacy communicating to ourselves and others, that all of our sacrifice and stress was worth it in the end. Every … Continue reading It’s Just a Job and Other Lies I Tell Myself
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Friday Reflections: Sitting in Failure
Failure: What if we refused to run from it, but rather we sat in its discomfort? What if we allowed ourselves to feel the sting because we know we are strong enough to survive it? What if we allowed it to shape the image we have of ourselves because we have faith in our ability to overcome our struggles?
Friday Reflections: Confession of the Tired
Teachers are sending out an S.O.S to anyone who will listen. Educators everywhere are tired. If we know it takes a village to raise kids, we must be a village!
Friday Reflections: Communication
This week I am reminded that one of the hardest things for humans to master is effectively communicating. This one skill impacts every nuance of our lives. It impacts the quality of our relationships. It impacts our ability to apply our knowledge and gifts at work. It impacts how others perceive us. At home or … Continue reading Friday Reflections: Communication
Endurance: Feeling Lost in What’s Next
Dedicated to the many who are questioning their next steps. Have faith. Your resilience allowed you to continually bounce back from difficulty. Your endurance will push you forward with purpose. It is the muscle within the mission. It is fed by your heart, not your mind. Lead, learn, and love no matter where your journey takes you.
Habits for Masterfully Handling Behavior
Now more than ever, teachers are battling to save their sanity and manage increasingly difficult classrooms. There are many companies out there that have professional development and resources to assist us, yet behavior continues to be the Achilles’ heel for many educators. The truth is that there is no one-size-fits-all answer to classroom management woes. … Continue reading Habits for Masterfully Handling Behavior
Habits for Masterfully Handling Behavior
Now more than ever, teachers are battling to save their sanity and manage increasingly difficult classrooms. There are many companies out there that have professional development and resources to assist us, yet behavior continues to be the Achilles’ heel for many educators. The truth is that there is no one-size-fits-all answer to classroom management woes. … Continue reading Habits for Masterfully Handling Behavior
Breaking Point
Educators. I see you and feel you. Teaching today is pushing us beyond our human limits. Protect your breaking point.
The Shoulders of a Teacher
In the beginning it was our dreams and aspirations we carried on our shoulders. We also threw in some hope and optimism just because we were told the road ahead may be rocky. It did not take long for us to experience our first heartbreak. Maybe it was a student who was coming from a … Continue reading The Shoulders of a Teacher
To whom it may concern,
A week ago I was consumed with worry. I was worried about students getting their work completed on time. I was worried about teachers not having what they need to do their best. I was worried about numbers and spreadsheets. I was caught up with the illusive nature of time and how there was never … Continue reading To whom it may concern,
Awake & Accelerate 