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 …
Amazing Schools Totally Understand This Truth…
It has been an insanely hard year for both teachers and education leaders. But here is a truth that amazing school leaders totally understand: Your BEHAVIOR -not your advice or …
Talking with Mr. D-Joe Dombrowski About Teacher Realities, Ridiculous Trends, and All Things 90s Kids Loved
If you like to laugh, remember inflatable furniture, owned a Ti 89 calculator, or stuff snacks from the Dollar Tree in your purse before a movie, this episode is for …
Bring Engagement to Your Classroom with This Idea!
“My students and I have been enjoying our discussions. They sometimes get silly, which is the best! I like it because it’s an easy way to connect with students, for …
4 Little Reminders of Why We Are in Education (These Are SO Good)
Sometimes, especially at this point in the school year, we just need a reminder. A reminder that we are good at our job as a teacher. A reminder that we …
Try This Awesome, Free Lesson to Make Your Thursday Thrilling
Things that are throwbacks for people who lived in the 90s: Giga Pets, Backstreet Boys, Caboodles, TGIF Shows. These days kids are really into throwback jerseys of their favorite NBA …
Teacher Health- This is THE THING Teachers MUST DO To Take Care of Ourselves- A Special Conversation with Kyle Krueger
If there was one thing that could improve your mental, physical, and spiritual health as a teacher, would you want to know about it? This year has been hella hard, …