Being true to yourself…

Don’t compromise yourself. You are all you’ve got.–Janis Joplin Education is going through a transformation here in the United States. There are a lot of changes coming down from the state and federal governments that are increasing testing, accountability, regulations, and mandates.  Some of these changes are good for kids, some are not, and some…

Must read…

Teaching Outside the Box: How to Grab your students by their Brains (Second Edition) by LouAnne Johnson is out. Whenever I’m asked for good teaching books by new and veteran teachers I always come back to this book. LouAnne gives teachers a great practical resource for: Classroom management/climate Preparing your classroom and yourself Ways to…

Being an Inspirational Teacher

I am fortunate to work with many teachers who are passionate about their jobs and the students they teach. We know that it’s not always easy, but takes a lot of energy and patience. The key to being an inspirational teacher is classroom climate and creating connections with students. A climate of mutual respect allows…

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