If I wrote out a list of all the people who regularly criticized me it would simply be a waste of paper and ink. There would only be one name written across the sheet and it would be my own. Ever since I was little, I found myself criticizing myself every day and all the time. I would have a conversation with one of my classmates and[…]
Discussions and planning have begun regarding the reopening of schools this upcoming fall. These talks have centered with districts and schools across the state potentially operating with remote learning in conjunction with the eventual reopening for the health safety and wellness of students, families, educators, and staff. There are a number of strategies and considerations[…]
Stop getting after people, For not fitting your race driven HOA It would be a boring world, If we all looked, talked and felt the exact same way. Stand up, speak out and say it’s not OK. This intolerance of tolerance can’t go on another day. Where will you tell your kids you were On[…]
What have you done to improve your mental health this month? How have you reflected on your current state of mind? With everything going on in the world, it is easy to get tangled up in the scary stories and concerning articles. Whether or not we know it, our mental health is being tampered with[…]
Something that’s been heavy on my heart. • I’ve had kids live in my home because it was DANGEROUS in their home. • Safe at home is ONLY SAFE if you are PRIVILEGED to have a safe home. • Before you shame someone for questioning the safer at home view, take a moment and respect[…]
The week before all this madness began, I snapped this photo at school. The message of HAPPINESS in colorful paper made me smile every time I passed it. It was a great reminder that I desperately needed during one of the most challenging trimesters of my teaching career; a reminder that my school and our[…]
It is crazy to think that we are in a time in history where “normal school” is not an option. It is mind boggling to think that the entire United States is trying a new type of learning called, “Distance Learning.!” For some people, it opens up new avenues to learning technology and a new[…]
Are you on meeting overload? Do you feel like your students aren’t able to pay attention during this time. We need to keep making sure we are taking care of our mental health and wellness. How are you engaging your brain during this time. When I was a second grade teacher we would do “Brain[…]
Hey Everyone during this time it is SUPER IMPORTANT to REMEMBER that there are very good things that we can all do to stay healthy and not focus on the fear of this time. Our bodies are designed to be able to do what they were created to do…GOOD NUTRITION and MOVING OUR BODIES will[…]