by Traci Browder, M.Ed. | Jan 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
Today was special. A day one of my students (and I) will likely never forget. The day a police officer came to recess. Clarification…he stayed the entire recess! Wait! You need to know this wasn’t just any recess. It was KINDERGARTEN recess! Officer Dennis...
by Traci Browder, M.Ed. | Jan 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
We are so lucky as teachers. We get a second chance! A second chance to keep at it. To keep inspiring students. To make them believe they can. To encourage them to take risks. Time is precious. What we do with the time we have with students determines their success in...
by Traci Browder, M.Ed. | Jan 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
I began my blog this year. I began my podcast this year. I overcame a mountain of fear. My first post was all about having zero fear. I am becoming comfortable with not being comfortable. I am changing lanes from dreams to goals. I’m switching gears from one day...
by Traci Browder, M.Ed. | Dec 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
Letting Go to Move Forward. From Keepsakes to Stop Keeping Stuff for Goodness Sake. This is so hard for me. At school and as a mom at home. “My precious babies thought enough of me to make something for me.” Or how about this one… “I want to be...
by Traci Browder, M.Ed. | Nov 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
Nearing the holidays is tough. Not just tough at school, but tough in other professions, as parents, for kids, husbands, wives. I’ve read so many teacher posts in the past week, about bad days, tough kids, wanting to throw in the towel. Truth is, kids need us...
