Resources, Musings, and More
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
Your Future Self Will Thank You: Tips for Avoiding Spreadsheet Chaos
Data is quite the buzz word in education when shaping learning for both students and teachers. I’ve been elbow deep in data recently and realized the importance of backward designing… Read more
An Educational Cup of Tea 