Expect the Unexpected in Education- Monthly Motivation Episode
“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 …
FREE Idea Template for Teachers: Relationship Building Idea
We are all looking for fun, simple, engaging activities for kids right now! And we totally understand how important building relationships with students is, especially at the start of the …
4 Tips on How to Have the Best School Year of Your Life (Seriously)
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 …
How to Have The BEST Start To Your New School Year in Less than 21-Days…By Adding 1 Super Small but Awesome Idea!
Did you know…that just changing one thing in our classroom can turn this school year from average to AWESOME? Is it hard getting back into the swing of things at …
Season Premiere- It’s NOT About a Check Mark, It’s About a CHANGE in Education- Monthly Motivation Episode
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 …
Teacher Needs List for the 2022 School Year
It’s back to school season and every teacher is enjoying their summer break right now. But we are also starting to get nervous and anxious for the upcoming year. So, …
Want This School Year to Be Your BEST Ever? This Is Your Answer…
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 …
Advice for New Teachers (And a Reminder to ALL Teachers)
A new teacher asked me a great question the other day. “I have learned SO many ideas this summer. I want to implement all of them into my classroom. How …
Teacher Motivation & Ideas for the Whole School Year!
Did you know…that just listening and learning with fellow passionate teachers can level up your entire school year? Is teaching now probably harder than it ever has been? Yep! Here’s …
3 Things we SHOULD Do in Our Classrooms, 1 Thing We SHOULDN’T! (Summer Replay Episode)
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. …
“Blind Date Books” An Awesome Idea for Schools!
I was at a bookstore in South Carolina and saw this “Blind Date” bookshelf. Totally intrigued, I stepped over to the shelf and saw books that had been wrapped up …
A Free Back-2-School Workshop for Teachers
Summer is winding down quickly and we are all looking for that boost to get us excited for the upcoming school year. If you are looking for: ideas, motivation, laughter, …
Important Teacher Reminder For Next School Year
These past few years have been really difficult in education. We have started to (and continued to) question so much about our passion and profession. But here is a seriously …
Summer Reading List for Teachers
During the summer I love to plow through books! I’m not a fiction reader, however. Getting lost in a story-line has never been my thing. I enjoy picking up a …
4 Habits That Will Take Your Teacher Game to New Levels (Summer Replay Episode)
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 …
What’s Your Teacher Age? (This Breakdown Will Make You Laugh)
My students got really stuck on the age of teachers this year. One day during class they found out I was 35 and they lost their minds. They then proceeded …
The Teacher Salary Truth Bomb
Teachers are good at spending money… on students. Teachers get paid like $40,000/year and spend 10k of it on their students. (Is that a dramatic over statement intended for effect? …
A Tough Teacher Lesson…
Parents & Principals don’t always know kids like we do. Our relationship with students is different. So we have to be confident when they criticize our choices. It doesn’t mean …
How To Sprint Into Summer as a Teacher (Because You Freaking Deserve It)
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 …
How to Spend Spirit Week In Schools!
I have one level for Spirit Week: Full Throttle! Schools have spirit weeks for: homecoming, prom, book celebrations, community events, and so much more. We had a spirit week at …
How Did We Get Here? The Evolution of Education- A Real, Raw Look at Learning in 2022 with Special Guest Jack Berckemeyer
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 …
Try This Awesome, Free Lesson to Make Your Friday SO Fun!
Are you ready for some Friday Fun in your classroom? If so… Keep reading! Do you remember when the Nintendo Wii came out? This was the first gaming system that …
Relationships, Relationships, Relationships! The End of the School Year Reflection We Need (Plus a HUGE Announcement)
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 …
This NEW Book is AWESOME! Pre-Order Your Copy Today
Introducing the Newest Book in My Collection: 180 Days of Awesome Relationships Every day that we walk into our school, we have an opportunity to connect with kids. How do …
Are Schools Forgetting about THIS? What is THIS? (The Answer Will Totally Surprise You)- Monthly Motivation Episode
Schools didn’t forget to buy desks, Schools didn’t forget to hire a janitor. School didn’t forget to install wifi. Schools didn’t forget to write curriculum. But schools HAVE forgotten about …