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. …
RtI: Relationships Totally Influence
With the start of 3rd Quarter comes the start of a new enrichment cycle. The word enrichment or RtI often causes teachers to cringe, roll their eyes, moan, or a …
The Goal Crushing Re-Mix!
I’m just going to get right down to the point. New Years Resolutions suck! Want to know why? It’s a 365 day commitment and most of us don’t have that …
Welcome Home
A school is more than just an educational building. It is a place of friendship. It is a place filled with opportunities. It is a place with trusted adults. It …
3 Reasons Why Great PD is like Great Exercise
I like spin class. Like a lot. I used to be really into running and now I’m really into not running. I actually run away from the ideas of 5ks …
If You Really Knew Me: Thankfulness
I have a huge extended family. It consists of 130 7th graders. We don’t sit around a dinning room table and eat turkey together. That kind of meal makes tummy …
Veterans Day & The Evolution of Awesome
A year ago I was on a 180 day journey. It was a journey of awesome. I made a pledge to myself, to my students, and to my profession …