I have been thinking a lot about teamwork and growth lately. As much as I believe we hold the cards for our own destiny, I also believe our level of success and growth are closely related to our environments, in particular, the teams with whom we work and surround ourselves. The last 30 days have been quite interesting to say the least... a new ...

For many of us, the school year has just ended, or it is near ending. Each year brings its own set of ups and downs, and as such I have found education to be a profession that brings us together, rather than keeps us apart... What I mean by this, is that it's no surprise there are many families where both adults are involved in the field of ...

Every year it happens... Every educator knows what it feels like... Every student knows what it feels like... Sometimes it's really hard to avoid... It's so easy to do... But as we all know, what's easy usually isn't what's best... Summer is fast approaching and you can feel it as soon as you walk into any school across the globe. Educators ...

Have you ever heard that ''knowledge is power'' or ''experience brings wisdom?'' Dare I say that those are close to being true... but just fall short of the mark. If you think about it we probably know some people who have lots of knowledge but little power or people with lots of experiences that come with age, but fall short in the wisdom ...

State testing is looming and our sweet kiddos need all the encouragement they can get!  So I've created some fun little notes   {most of which should have a little treat added to it for extra incentive} to leave on your students desks the morning of the test. Come on over to print out your own sweet testing ...

“Why do you continue teaching?, teacher Mary was asked. Do you know what her answer was? She said: “Though teaching can be challenging and exhausting, it’s very rewarding when I see my students so eager to learn. I enjoy keeping track of their progress and watching them grow physically and intellectually.” Dear Teacher, You are worthy of great ...

I'm pretty sure the Before You Speak: Think  poster is the most printed one I've ever made. It's pretty bright and uses non- traditional colors- which isn't every one's cup of tea, so I made a few other versions for anyone who finds that one just a tad too much.  Come on over to print out your own copy in either  gray & ...

If you are anything like me, you like to read blog posts. You enjoy reading what educators believe in, as well as the philosophies they are trying to share with others. What I enjoy even more, are the blog posts that provide concrete examples of how educators put their beliefs and philosophies into practice. This is what leads me to this blog post ...

Hey friends! First, I want to start by saying thank you to all of you for the amazing ideas you post every day! And to Tamara & Erin for keeping us on the up & up! I am so honored to be part of this great group of educators. With that being said, I want to bring a very special program to your attention. As an independent consultant for ...

When I saw this quote on Pinterest a few weeks ago {Pinterest = CRACK don't you think?} I was struck by how true it is and how I often need to be reminded of it! In most of our lives there are people {students, friends, family} that we try and try and try with and there are days when we just want to throw our hands up in the air and ...