The TED Talk of My Life
On Saturday, November 10th I gave my very 1st TED Talk. This has been a dream of mine for years and I still can’t believe it really happened. In one of my …
Episode 11: Jack Berckemeyer
Episode 11 stars Jack Berkemeyer, an author, consultant, and education leader who is all about helping schools with effective teaming. Check out Jack’s awesome ideas as he dishes out two …
Episode 6: Esther Brunat
Episode 6 stars Esther Brunat, an absolutely hilarious educator from Florida who brings laughter to serious situations. Check out this super fun interview where she dishes out two quick tips …
Episode 2: Kaitlyn Edington
Episode 2 stars Kaitlyn Edington, an Elementary Art Teacher from Pennsylvania, who gets me laughing with her use of humor in the classroom! The Vlog Note Pad: Want more …
5 Dollar Tree Teacher Tips!
Welcome back to school, friends! Can you smell the fresh paint? Do you hear the new school shoes squeaking across the freshly waxed floor? New starts are so fun! And …
The 1st Week of Summer- Teacher Edition
School is out! I may or may not have danced a little when I typed that. I have a smile on my face, a cup of coffee next to my …
Teacher Appreciation Week- The Perfect Excuse to Gain 7 Lbs.
May is no doubt about it the best time to bust out “Teacher Appreciation Week.” We as teachers need this boost now, more than ever! The Parent Organizations really knows …
Teachers Tips for Field Trips!
Raise your hand if you are going on a field trip before the end of the school year. 90% of teachers raise their hands. When talking about these little adventures …
3 Tips to Survive The Remainder of the School Year
Spring break is over and that means back to the classroom! Back to the excitement, back to the daily routines, back to the meetings and the grading, and back to …
3 Signs Your School is State Testing
It’s Spring Time and teachers know what that means….. No, not Spring Break. No, not kids losing their minds, either. That is happening, but that’s not the hot topic in …
Peppermints: School Gold
For whatever reason, peppermints seem to be a hot item in schools all across the country. Maybe it is because this is the go to “medicine” when you see the …
Beanboozeled: The Ultimate Way to Bring People Together
‘Tis the season for school morale to decrease. Most educators would describe this time as crazy and chaotic. Maybe it’s because of the weather. Maybe it’s because of standardized tests. …
Game Shows Aren’t Just For Grandmas
I LOVE game shows! Maybe that makes me 65 years old, but I just can’t help myself. A bucket-list item for my life was to appear on a game show. …
Teachers Need a Boost
Ever wake up in the morning and hit snooze 7 times? Straight up, I do this every morning! It takes me at least 15 minutes to gradually transition out of …
The Epicness of White Elephant
Nothing says happy holidays quite like a Ziploc bag of ketchup packets. This past week my advisory family celebrated the end of 2017 with a little white elephant gift exchange. …
Holiday Spirit Week
The week before Winter Break…. The time when kids are on their best behavior, they are turning in all assignments on time, they are respectful and kind to teachers, and …
The New Trend in Education: Knee Scooters
Do you remember when the cool, trendy thing was getting injured so you could design your crutches? Special wash cloths wrapped around the arm pit holders, colorful duct tape with …
Why Collecting Papers Should be an Olympic Sport
Any student who has ever been in my class LOVES paper turn in day. Any teacher who has ever seen me present knows why. Because I turn paper collecting into …
My Beverage of Choice is Applesauce.
Straight up, teacher’s don’t have time to eat. Seriously. When was the last time you packed a lunch with full intentions of actually getting nutrients at noon, only to realize …
Halloween: Every Teacher’s Favorite Holiday
Halloween on a school night. Yikes. Wouldn’t it be incredibly convenient for all adults if Oct. 31st could always fall on a Friday night? Teacher dreams… You and I …
5 Ways to Professionally Wear Pants with No Buttons
Spirit Week. For students this is like the most exciting week of the year! Hat day, crazy sweater day, dress like your favorite teacher day. Nothing spices up a …
Teacher Dress Code: Grandma Sweaters
Why is it socially appropriate for teachers to wear the same sweaters that little old ladies who are 78 wear? Because they are AWESOME. Both the teacher and the sweater …
What’s In Your Wallet?
Things adults put in wallets: driver’s license with a weight 15 pounds lighter than reality, a debit card that you have forgotten the PIN number to due to the creation …