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Advisory / Ideas / Leadership / Motivation / SEL

5 Year Anniversary of The TED Talk “How Starbucks Could Save Education”

5 years ago I gave a TED TALK about education. During that TED Talk I made this statement…  “students and teachers should want to sprint into schools with fearless, not sprint …

8 Pillars of Life to Help You Both Personally and Professionally (Why Not Have Your Best Year Yet?)

Sometimes in life we get stuck in a rut Here are the common problems many of us as teachers are facing: Why do I keep trying things and giving up …

Ideas / Leadership / Motivation

How ONE Choice Can Catapult Your Life in NEW Directions (Read if Your are Struggling Personally or Professionally)

Life Can Be Hard… If you are still struggling from 2020, you are not alone. If you are struggling on a professional level, you are not alone. If you are …

4 Ways to to Have A Fresh Start This School Year If You Have Been Stressed or Struggling as a Teacher

Sometimes as teachers we just need a fresh start! We need some new ideas that are going to make this school year awesome. We need some ways to help build …

It’s NOT About a Check Mark, It’s About a CHANGE in Education- Bonus Replay 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 …

3 Teacher Secrets That Aren’t Getting Talked About (That NEED to Be Talked About)- Bonus Replay Episode

There are lot of things that educators are thinking and feeling right now, but they aren’t all getting talked about. We know education had changed. But… is there way more …

Humor / Ideas / Motivation

Do You Want This School Year to Be 180 Days of Awesome?

Raise you hand if you want this school year to be your best school year yet! I raised my hand, did you? We want it to be fun. We want …

THIS Classroom Management Idea is EXACTLY What We Teachers Need To Start The School Year- Bonus Replay Episode

Last year was your classroom a tornado of disorganized, disrespectful, or disengaged students? Is your teacher heart currently a tsunami of frustration, fear, or  freaking stressed? If you said YES …

4 Tips on How to Have the Best School Year of Your Life (Seriously) Bonus Replay Episode

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 …

Humor / Ideas / Leadership / Motivation

Teachers, Start this School Year in an AWESOME Way with THIS!

Are you a teacher who has been in the classroom for years and feel like you are stuck in a rut? Are you a new teacher who is looking to …

Expect the Unexpected in Education- Monthly Motivation- Bonus Replay 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 …

Advisory / Leadership / Motivation / Reflection / SEL

SEL: Why Has Social-Emotional Become SO Controversial? A Look at What It REALLY Is (And Isn’t)

Why has SEL become so controversial? I think there is a fear about SEL because there is a massive misunderstanding of what it is   SEL is equipping kids with …

3 Reasons Why Teachers Are Leaving Education + Solutions on How to Solve the Problem If You Are Stressed & Struggling- Bonus Replay Episode

Teacher burnout is the highest it has ever been! There are 3 main reasons why educators are declaring they are leaving for good. Can you predict why? Are you experiencing …

Leadership / Motivation / Reflection / SEL

Teacher Sh*T Storms: The Struggle is Real…

Life Storms Last week I was on a flight and caught this picture as we were ascending.   The sunlight was streaming into my window and the air was super …

How to Maximize Your Mornings with This Teacher Routine REMIX! Bonus Replay Episode

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 …

Humor / Leadership / Motivation / Reflection

Teacher Reminder: This School Year Didn’t Suck…

Are you feeling so teacher tired right now? If you said, “NO” then good for you! If you said, “YES” then no judgement at all. We are almost there and …

4 Simple Things That You NEED To Do to Have a Sensational Summer as a Teacher (Don’t Miss These Ideas)

Teachers, are you so excited about summer break? You should be! We, as educators, have worked SO hard this school year: teaching kids, reaching kids, inspiring kids, and breaking through …

Humor / Ideas

Teachers, Solve a Common End of the School Year Problem with This Simple Idea

What do the final days look like for you this school year? Are you looking at testing data? Do you final a final day of PD? Is there a staff …

How to Bring Your Teacher Life to a Whole New Level- You are SO Much MORE than “JUST a Teacher”

Teachers, are you finding yourself a little stuck right now personally or professionally? Do you feel like you want or need to be “more than just a teacher” When we …

Ideas / Leadership / Motivation / Reflection

Teachers: Do THIS Before Leaving School for the Summer!

100% of US Teachers Are Looking Forward to Summer Break 95% of Teachers are SO Tired Right Now 50% of Teachers are Considering Leaving the Profession Right Now So here …

3 Reasons Why Teachers Are Leaving Education + Solutions on How to Solve the Problem If You Are Stressed & Struggling

Teacher burnout is the highest it has ever been! There are 3 main reasons why educators are declaring they are leaving for good. Can you predict why? Are you experiencing …

Ideas / Leadership / Motivation / Reflection

The Paradox of Choice in Schools- Are Choices Always Good for Kids?

The paradox of choice says: The MORE options we are given, the LESS satisfied we could be with whatever option we pick. This has been proven by science and businesses …

Ideas / Motivation / Reflection

Teacher Truth: A Look At The Impact of Educators this Year

I was thinking about something the other day and I’m wondering if you agree? Sometimes we OVERESTIMATE the impact we can make in one day of teaching kids.  But we …

Ideas / Motivation / Reflection

The Next Time you are Frustrated with a Student Ask Yourself These Questions…

I’ve got an important Spring Teacher Tip for you today. The next time you are frustrated with a situation or a student ask yourself these questions:   Why am I …

1 Classroom Strategy that Will Make Monday’s SO Much Better (This Lesson is Fun and Easy)

Teacher friend, how do you feel about a Monday? According to research about 59% of people declare Monday is their least favorite day of the week? Do you agree? Another …

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