Year One
This year was my first as Principal. After spending several years working in curriculum and instruction, I felt as…
Tag: relationships
End of Year Checklist
It’s about that time of year in many schools where we provide each teacher with an end of year…
6 Ways to Build a Culture of Empathy
We often wish that those we interact with would be more empathetic. Creating a culture of empathy does require…
5 Terms or Phrases to Introduce to Students
Introduce these terms and phrases to students to help improve the culture and learning environment in your classroom. …
10 Things I Wish Teachers Knew
I was recently asked what 10 things I wish teachers knew by a friend looking to share the answer…
Knowing is Half the Battle
This week I was working on our Letters to Santa with my children. It made me reminisce about some…
A Simple Equation
You might ask yourself: How can I make an impact today? It really is a simple equation. There…
Navigating Through Learning
Last week, we shared a post about how persistence is necessary when navigating through difficulty in the classroom. Use…
Expectations for Each Other
Yesterday, I attended EdcampExit8A in New Jersey and had the opportunity to participate in a very important discussion on…
Plussing
Way back in 1956, Walt Disney gave an interview in which he talked about plussing his theme park, Disneyland….