A Few Simple Words
“Make today so awesome that yesterday is jealous.” I saw this in a classroom today. And, it made me smile. I love phrases that this. A few simple words can completely shift your mindset. Our words-whether they are said or written somewhere for all to see-have a...
Accepting the Reality of Your Dream
Today, I felt like an administrator. I spent the majority of the day doing paperwork, working on observation feedback, changing schedules, calling back parents, watching bus video and sitting in meetings. I had very little contact with kids. I hate that. A lot. I...
Time is the Nemesis of Everything Awesome, Part II
Ok, so I’m struggling to keep up with my goal. Last night, I sat at my computer for three hours post kid bedtime. I responded to emails, packed lunches, made schedule changes, scribbled a grocery list, worked on a coding evidence from a teacher’s observation and...
A Perspective Check
I spend a lot of time at the ball field. There’s a sign that is posted sporadically around Little League fields that always makes me smile. It’s a simple reminder of perspective. These are kids. This is a game. Coaches are volunteers. Umpires are human. Your...
Relationships are the Real Deal
I had a win today. I’ve been working with a group of students who are rather high maintenance, for lack of a better description. They can be exhausting. In real life, I despise drama and avoid it at all costs. But, in my role, I’m immersed in it every day. Middle...
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