I have a very bright, quick-witted, downright funny 11 year old son, Ryan, who absolutely hates school, most of the time. From kindergarten through second grade, he would wake up angrily every morning for school, complain loudly about it being a complete waste of his time, and trudge through his morning routine. I'm an educational … Continue reading Joy, Happiness, & Fun: Elusive or Inclusive in Your Classroom?
I came home this afternoon after a rewarding but long day of summer professional development, and I noticed that my flowers were in great need of a long cool drink of water. I may have been in air conditioning all day, but they had been in the warm June Missouri humid heat. I may not … Continue reading Thought It Was A Weed
This summer, I have a lot of reading to do. My list of books I want to read is growing (but don't tell my husband...). I have begun already with a few books, participating in (Lead Like A Pirate) and leading (Instant Relevance) book studies, and there are more on my radar, besides the regular fiction authors that I love. So here goes a few on my radar, in no particular order, and why I've chosen them:
As teachers, we're well aware that our voices have power. If for some reason you are shaking your head "no" at me right now, just relax. You may not be aware of it yet, but you will discover this at some point in your career as an educator. Think of it this way, picture in … Continue reading The Power Of Your Voice
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