Six Years Later
It’s hard to believe that it’s been six years since the release of The SECRET SAUCE: Essential Ingredients for Exceptional Teaching. There’s one ingredient from the book that has…
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5 Takeaways from The SECRET SAUCE
Today marks the fifth anniversary of The SECRET SAUCE: Essential Ingredients for Exceptional Teaching. I’m most proud of this book because it gives a novice teacher everything they need…
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What a New Teacher Wants (and Needs)
This summer, I've hired two new teachers for positions in our school, while interviewing many others who were applying for their first teaching position. I've been thinking a lot…
Sick Days
We've all been there. You wake up with a splitting headache. Or your stomach grumbles. You take your temperature and realize that you shouldn't be present with your students.…
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Be Intentional (when it comes to Classroom Design)
I never really gave classroom design much thought. As a teacher, I made some conscious decisions about the classroom, but it wasn’t something that was important to me. And…
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Join our Summer Book Clubs!
Looking to continue your learning this summer in a fun, informal way? Join our #4OCF Summer Book Clubs! It's a quick, easy way to continue learning and growing. …
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Are you SOFT?
“The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.” -Michael Altshuler Teachers, do you feel as if you have a million responsibilities, not enough…
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Discover Your SECRET SAUCE
The path ahead was clear. I was a brand new teacher hired in late August, and having a few days to get my classroom ready for our early September…
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Day 12 of #TheSecretSauce
Welcome to Day 12 of the 12 Days of Secret Sauce! Today, we focus on connecting with others! Share your favorite strategies, resources, and ideas that make up your…
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Day 11 of #The SecretSauce
Welcome to Day 11 of the 12 Days of Secret Sauce! Today, we focus on Planning for Sick Days! Share your favorite strategies, resources, and ideas that make up…