“You Are a Terrible Person!” How to Overcome Haters in Education
As teachers, we put ourselves out there all the time. We share our ideas. We share our stories. We share reality. And sometimes that means people will fight back in …
SEL- Not Just Another Educational Acronym
There have been lots of questions about what I’m teaching this year. In the midst of everything going on last spring a big announcement happened during a big pandemic. So …
“That Teacher Is Driving a What????” Dreaming Big Every Day
Have you had a dream car since you were a kid? I have! I remember watching Keeping Up with The Kardashians nearly 20 years ago and falling in love with …
School Safety vs. School Safety
Drills. Drills. Drills. Not to be confused with the 90’s hit by Destiny’s Child, Bills, Bills Bills. Never in a million years did I think, we as teachers, would be …
New Classrooms For ALL Teachers
This is my new classroom for next year. Like you, I have absolutely no idea what it will actually look like when school actually starts. Even right now it feels …
Reminder To Teachers: You Are Awesome
Well. Here we are getting ready to start another year of awesome education for students. But this year feels so stinkin’ different right? We are throwing out words like “hybrid …
3 Things Teachers MUST Do This Summer
We are coming into this summer with a lot of unknown. There are SO many questions we have, but the reality is we don’t have control over most of it. …
Teachers Crushing COVID- Ideas & Reminders for Educators
Resources. Reminders. Remixes. Really everything an educator needs right now. In this relatable episode we talk about the #1 needs of kids AND teachers right now. To listen to the …
BONUS Episode- Tough Times for Teachers Means More Laughter and Learning
In this special, extended episode Jack Berckemeyer and I dive deep into the state of education right now and what this means for the future. Whether you are a teacher …
Corona Virus Doesn’t Have to Cancel Our Connection With Kids
This is not what any of us expected 4th Quarter to look like. This is not something our education leaders ever prepared us for. This is not something we …
Bringing Your Teaching Game to a New Level
What is something that we can do to consistently bring our teaching game to a new level? The answer may not be what you would expect… It is not a …
We’ve Got Spirit, Yes We Do!
Are you feeling the school spirit right now? Homecoming is happening in so many schools across the country. I know some schools, especially smaller schools, don’t do a football homecoming, …
Stories Matter In Schools! What’s Yours?
Schools are filled with kids. And because there are so many kids coming through our hallways every single day, sometimes what happens is our kids become just numbers. We know …
Episode 35: Kayla Delzer
Teachers can flex! Episode 35 stars Kayla Delzer, an absolutely awesome educator who is passionate about flexible teaching and flexible seating. Check out Kayla’s amazing ideas as she dishes out …
Episode 33: Jacob Chastain
Episode 33 features Jacob Chastain, a dynamic literacy coach who is passionate about reading. Check out this insightful interview where he dishes out two quick tips that focus …
Episode 32: Beth Skelton
Get ready to be mind-blown! Episode 32 stars Beth Skelton, a language specialist and education consultant. Her practical, engaging tips are perfect for any teacher in any content because …
Episode 21: Todd Bloch
Hey teacher! Are you on Twitter? Episode 21 features Todd Bloch, the education twitter guy. Check out Todd’s awesome conversation as he explains why YOU should be on twitter as …
Episode 20: Olivia Bertels
Let’s get physical, physical. Wait. That’s Olivia Newton John…. Let’s get political with Olivia Bertels. Episode 20 features Olivia Bertels, a teacher who is an advocate for making sure teachers …
Episode 16: Debbie Silver
She’s good…. Episode 16 stars Debbie Silverr, an author, consultant, and education leader who is all about helping teachers understand the value in feedback. Check out Debbie’s awesome ideas as …
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 …
The Final Farewell
Goodbyes are happening. Not the kind of goodbyes that are only for the day, the weekend, or even an extended break. The kind of goodbyes that are happening are in …
The Heroes of the Halls: Cooks
Have you ever been behind the scenes of a movie or TV set? It is pretty wild. Totally not what you would expect. The producers and stage crew do an …
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 …
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. …