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Everyone, educator or otherwise, needs to be cognizant of self care. It is vitally important that we take time to listen to ourselves. Are we tired? do we feel stressed out? Are we anxious? Do we need to slow down? … Continue reading →

What do you teach? I hear that question asked in multiple venues, by multiple people with a multitude of meanings. I cringe when I hear the multitude of responses; elementary education, grade #, Social Studies, Math, etc. The answer should … Continue reading →

Too many amazing educators are leaving the workforce. They are giving up careers they once loved and switching gears. As we focused on wave after wave of change following the pandemic, EDU leaders missed the tsunami that was heading their … Continue reading →

Last year I took the plunge into the icy cold waters of leadership amidst a pandemic. Brrr! Needless to say the Polar Plunge has nothing on leadership in education today. I dove in head first. Struggled to surface and eventually … Continue reading →

I took a leap of faith. I applied for an AP position. In the midst of a pandemic. Was I scared? Nervous? Unsure? Of course I was! What I wanted was to make a difference, and amongst the chaos, continuing … Continue reading →

This year was a challenging year to dive into a new role, let alone a leadership role. It is hard to lead in the best of times, but leading through uncertainty makes those morning cups of fortitude so much more … Continue reading →

This school year is hard. There has never been another year like it. Teaching kids amongst a pandemic that is politically polarized is tough. Wearing masks; for kids and adults is tough. Knowing that despite the best of intentions to … Continue reading →

As many of my readers know, I decided to take the plunge and pursue an administration job. I am super psyched about all the learning I am doing this summer. However, I am going to be honest and say it’s … Continue reading →

I stepped outside of my comfort zone… AGAIN! A position was posted. It caught my eye. It waved at me and I said, “Why not?” I prepped, interviewed, and triumphed. Now the real fun begins. Learning, reframing, and rolling up … Continue reading →

I miss you. Our paths crossed 3 times a year, max. Regardless, life will be less because our paths will cross no more. Your passion and drive were unparalleled. Kids, young and old, always stayed at the epicenter of your … Continue reading →