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Teachers…The Human Form of Dallas’ Leaning Tower
We were tuned in to watch the news as we got dressed for church. Our youngest son loves to watch building implosions on the news and...
Unleash Creativity by Releasing Control
You will never fully know what your students are capable of until you release control by letting them go. We are too often concerned...
An Officer & A Kindergartner
Today was special. A day one of my students (and I) will likely never forget. The day a police officer came to recess....
Refreshed and Ready…To Finish Strong
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...
Fearless
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....
My Journey with ADD/ADHD
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...
You Are Enough
Nearing the holidays is tough. Not just tough at school, but tough in other professions, as parents, for kids, husbands, wives. I've...
The Power of a PLN
Football. The quarterback throws to the receiver. The receiver locks his eyes on the ball soaring through the air. Teammates block...
The Magic of Belief
You've heard them. The countless stories of someone being trapped under a car. The first person on the scene (and often a team of...
5 Keys to Being a Curriculum Leader on Your Campus
I am thankful to have had the privilege on more than one occasion to be invited as a guest lecturer in graduate college courses. My...