High Value Classrooms
It's the end of the school year and since reflection is one of my core beliefs, I am taking a birds eye view of this school year. What...
When Life in the Classroom Gets Real
Life in a classroom is not for the weak. Everyday as an Educator you are standing in front of hundreds of kids who you have been called...
Confidence is Everything
These times have certainly impacted all of our confidence. I see it everyday when I step into my school building. I hear it from my...
Furaha!
Furaha ( Fuh-ra-haa) is an African word that means HAPPINESS and JOY! It is used during joyful ceremonies to rally the crowd to enjoy...
I Want My Teacher Back!
Are you a teacher who meet and greet their students in the morning with "Good morning, please come in , take a seat, and get out your...
Simon Says .......
Being an impactful teacher can be equated to a game of Simon Says. What Simon says the group responds. Classroom management is often a...
What's wrong with these kids?
I've been guilty of saying 'What is wrong with these kids?" They are different. Social media, technology, social unrest and injustice...
It starts with your mind.
I had an interesting conversation the other day with a friend about the power of our mind. We were discussing how powerful stress can be...
Broken System Does Not = Broken Teacher
I want to start out by confessing that I have been guilty in my 30 year career as a School Counselor of blaming the educational system...
Work-Life Balance
You never really understand the value of work life balance when you are younger. When I was younger it just seem like I could get...