Speaker. Author. Teacher. Motivator.
Is there a behavior or classroom expectation that is driving you a little crazy right now? Would you like to increase student motivation and decrease problems with students? Do you …
Have you ever given your students a reward and they didn’t care about it at all? Have you ever given your students a consequence and they could have cared less? …
Do your students know how to give a sincere sorry? Do they scream the sorry? Do they say sorry then storm away? Do they speak the sorry in the softest …
“Why do you continue to be a teacher?” “You know you can make more money in a different profession, right?” “If I was a teacher I would totally leave!” Have …
Projects and meaningful activities can often be time consuming and complicated. But what if I told you I have one mini project that would change your classroom dynamics forever? This …
What does your morning routine look like as a teacher? Is it chaotic? It is predictable? Is it stressful? Does it truly prepare for an awesome day in your school …
Being gone from school can be SO stressful! Sometimes we think, “Oh my gosh, it’s just easier to not leave then it is to write sub plans!” But what if …
“I didn’t see that coming.” “Wow! That threw me through a loop!” “Whoa! That’s different.” “Ugh. Another change?” Have you found yourself in an unexpected situation or moment as a …
Are you an energetic teacher who has a passion for continuous improvement and looking for a fun, fresh perspective? Are you a new teacher who is looking to start your …
Teachers love a check-list. It feels SO good to cross things off and say… DONE! But sometimes in all the stress and struggles of the school year we realize we …
Looking for ONE classroom idea that could make your spring awesome? You are in the right place. In this episode we will take a deck of Uno cards and show …
Do you have a sharpie marker in your classroom? If so, I’ve got an engaging idea for you! Do you have even one piece of technology in your classroom? If …
Sometimes we simply don’t need permission to do great things for kids! But, teachers like us seek permission for lots of things. Can I do that? Better e-mail my principal. …
Sometimes the things we do in our classrooms don’t seem like they are making an impact. Sometimes the things we aren’t doing in our classrooms would make a massive impact. …
Looking for ways to not let one student or one class period ruin your whole day? I’ve got an idea. Looking for ways to not feel super overwhelmed with all …
My students won’t talk or get engaged in my lessons. My students have a wall up and are impossible to reach. I just need more ideas to add to my …
Spoiler alert: I am sharing an idea that has created a MAJOR decrease in classroom issues. The term “classroom management” is thrown around a lot. We had whole classes dedicated …
Want 2022 to be awesome? Tired of creating resolutions that don’t last past January? Feeling like your new year’s goals never get off the ground? If you are truly ready …
Do you have negative co-workers in your school? Are you having a hard time figuring out what to do and say to make things better? Is the negativity becoming so …
Do you have a door to your classroom? If so, I’ve got an engaging idea for you! Do you want to keep kids quiet at the right times? If so, …
55% of educators admit to considering a career change in 2022 Are you thinking about leaving teaching? Are you wanting to say goodbye to education? Am I contemplating quitting this …
This is not what I thought this school year was going to look like…. That is a statement that has been said by nearly every teacher this year and we …
It’s time to spring into summer because we all deserve that! But how do we truly maximize this time so we feel refreshed, rejuvenated, and restored? In this episode I …
There is no doubt that education has changed over the past few years. But what do those changes mean for the big picture of schools and students? Are all the …
As I have reflected on this school year, one central theme has come up over and over again. That theme is the power of relationships! Connecting with students, the important …