Resources, Musings, and More
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I Believe in Believe
Last post, I referenced my favorite show of all time, The Golden Girls, in describing ways teachers can take care of themselves during the Disillusionment Phase of the school year.… Read more
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How Cheesecake Solves (Almost) Everything
Last night, I laughed and laughed and truly enjoyed myself at The Bored Teachers Comedy Tour. Laughter is such a necessity in the field of education especially in our current… Read more
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The Real Difference Between “Turn and Talk” and “Think-Pair-Share”
This week, I was reflecting on a couple of strategies used often in the classroom: ‘Think-Pair-Share’ and ‘Turn and Talk’. Many educators use these terms interchangeably, but they are not… Read more
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Press Pause: Turning Passive Video Watching into Active Learning
This week, I had the pleasure of walking through classrooms and seeing some fantastic curriculum resources in action. But it also got me thinking: having great materials is only half… Read more
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How to Navigate the October Slump in Your First Year
If you know me, you know October is my favorite month of they year: the State Fair, Dallas Stars Hockey, Halloween, my birthday…However, October is also the time of the… Read more
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Keeping Pace By Mastering Classroom Time
Pacing is a skill that can take time to refine. In this post, we’ll explore how one of the simplest tools—the timer—can become your most powerful ally in managing lesson… Read more
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Our Voice, Our Schools
Advocacy isn’t an ‘extra’ for educators; it’s an essential part of protecting public education. This post is about understanding why our collective voice is so vital and how we can… Read more
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Beyond the Bookshelves
This week’s post is more a Love Letter to Librarians. It stems from my love of books and the many, wonderful friends I have who dedicate their lives to being… Read more
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A Guide to House Bill 2 in Texas
This post is going to look at some changes to hiring practices for school districts. I needed to understand it better since supporting the new teacher academy in my district… Read more
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From Overwhelmed to Empowered
Although my work involves supporting new teachers primarily, some of the ideas I am sharing in this post about getting the most out of required Professional Development may be helpful… Read more
An Educational Cup of Tea 