The view from my favorite chair in the den this morning as I listen for purpose in the silence. Great strength can be found in the quiet m...
What every teacher ought to do... before it is too late
They've already decided. The decision is made. If someone is in danger, they'll be there. They'll put out the fire. Whether it ...
Key tips to get along with angry colleagues
I sit here at 7:11 watching Shadow and Krispy, the cats, eye each other in a circle wondering who will attack first. Oops. There they go. ...
5 Ways to Resolve Social Media Misunderstandings and a conversation with @swpax
English: Infographic on how Social Media are being used, and how everything is changed by them. (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) Misunderstandings...
A teacher's heart speaks on the first day of school
My youngest has moved up into sixth grade. My how time flies. When I talked with him on Thursday about his week his first response was: ...
Bring it: The most important thing a teacher can bring to school
My air conditioner has been broken all this week. They have ordered a part but we’re not sure if it is going to be here before school start...
A great way to appreciate teachers for #backtoschool
I'm drafting this on Monday night after our first day of preplanning at school. Today at lunch, our PTO had the nicest "teacher ap...
Comparing Business to Teaching: A Wake up Call to the World
Of all of the jobs I’ve had in my life, teaching takes the most energy and patience and is by far the hardest of what I’ve done. When I was...
Deciding to be a great teacher: it starts with YOU!
Teaching is a profession. Teaching is also a decision. I decide if I am going to teach. Each and every day, I decide if I am going to teac...
A wish for every staff member of every school: to get it and get at it!
With major jetlag, I sit here bleary eyed on the couch considering the fact that in 7 days I'll be back at school. The summer will be d...
Navigating the rough waters of teaching
It has always bothered me that I have nightmares about teaching. Always. Just before I have to go into the classroom, I have them...Full col...