10 Things To Do This Summer!

10 Things To Do This Summer!

Attend Edcamp Leadership. On July 11, educators from across the world will join together to participate in #EdcampLdr. The event will take place at approximately 40 sites across the United…
Blurb Yourself

Blurb Yourself

  You sit at your desk after a long hard day. You are exhausted from the effort it took to meet the needs of all of your students. At times…
Someone Else’s Classroom

Someone Else’s Classroom

  The end of the school year always serves as a perfect time for reflection and planning. In fact, many building administrators use meeting time at the end of the…
Sage Advice

Sage Advice

  Last year when I started Four O'Clock Faculty, I wasn't sure that I had much to say. During that time I called upon educators that I knew to answer…
Sole Source

Sole Source

  Inspired by Seth today. Google has made life rather difficult for teachers. Instead of being the sole source of teaching students everything they need to learn, we must adapt…
Become a Ninja

Become a Ninja

  Last night, my children and I sat down to watch the new season of American Ninja Warrior. For those of you unfamiliar with the show, it is a competition…
Balancing the Egg

Balancing the Egg

  Have you ever tried to balance an egg? It can be a nearly impossible task. Nearly impossible.   But it can be done.   The easy way to do…
Make It Count

Make It Count

  Have you ever wondered why a students is not listening? Or not paying attention? Or causing distractions to his or her classmates?   Remember that sometimes the best part…
Turning Mistakes Into Gold

Turning Mistakes Into Gold

  We have heard a great deal about growth mindset and failing forward in education circles. It is important that we establish a culture of mistakes in our classrooms. Creating…
Unanswered

Unanswered

  Just because a student doesn't give me an answer doesn't mean they don't have an answer.   As a teacher, I see my job as creating an environment and…