Kids spend approximately three quarters of their day in a classroom, so of course this space needs to be comfortable, warm and inviting. It also needs to be set up according to child development needs. These needs play a huge roll in deciding where everything is going to be placed and what the classroom will […]
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Posted inCurrent Events in Education, Instructional Coach Files, Principals' Corner, Uncategorized
Instructional Coaching: Finding Your Purpose
You clear your throat. “Today we’re going to learn how to monitor data in our classrooms..” You look around the room and 20 pairs of eyes are looking at you waiting for you to finish your sentence. “..and how to increase student achievement at our school.” As you turn around to grab your handouts you […]
Posted inCurrent Events in Education, From the Front Lines, Opinion
The Myth of Teacher Salaries
I work in a fairly affluent district. The majority of my students come from parents with college degrees and are homeowners in our community. The town has passed school bonds based on property taxes to fund the ‘extras’ in our districts, such as art programs, sports and an additional period for kids to take electives. […]
Posted inClassroom Management, Featured, Instruction & Curriculum
The 10 Commandments of Teaching
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][bctt tweet=”Find out The 10 Commandments of Teaching that all teachers should follow!”] Put Students First Differentiation is the key when putting students first. In one class, you might have a student […]
Posted inHigh School, Opinion
Teaching is Such a Racket
As an educator in a close knit community, I am an easy target for disgruntled community members. I would love to believe that people flock to me the way they might flock to an adored film or rock star that first week of school. Occasionally parents will stop me to tell me about the success […]
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Teaching: Why It's Not Just a J-O-B to Me
I often bring my work home with me–if not physically, then mentally. I’m a reflective person by nature, and I carry around the weight of my decisions, good or bad, everywhere I go. When I cannot right what’s wrong, fix every problem, or make the unjust just again, my passion for what I do makes […]
Posted inCurrent Events in Education, Elementary School, Featured, Kindergarten, Opinion
Because We Know: The Art of Teaching
Teaching is truly a calling.  There is a part somewhere deep inside of teachers that make them a teacher.  It collects, learns and synthesizes what is best for kids.  The research, methods and strategies are only proven tools that allow the heart of the teacher to have these tools use as a vehicle to teach. Companies and […]
Posted inFeatured, Opinion, Professional Development
Break The No Summer Break Cycle
I have been out of school for four weeks. If I take my normal work day, which is from 7 am-5 pm, Monday through Friday, I have a total of 50 hours a week that I usually spend working. Â That totals to 200 hours that I’ve supposedly had off thus far. This is supposed to […]