by Traci Browder, M.Ed. | Mar 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
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 then drive by to see the site once the building is demolished. We were in Phase 1 of our tradition. We must have tuned in about six...
by Traci Browder, M.Ed. | Feb 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
You will never fully know what your students are capable of until you release control by letting them go. We are too often concerned about keeping on track with curriculum, pacing, needing to “get graded” assignments, and preparing for the next curriculum...
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...
