teachers

Teacher Appreciation 2021

I always think of Teacher Appreciation Week like a wedding anniversary. If we wait to make our staff feel loved and appreciated until one special day we are probably doing it wrong. With that being the core of my philosophy on this, 2020-2021 presents unique challenges.  I have always felt that the way we make our staff feel loved and appreciated is that we should know, honor, and value all staff. And even more than that, we can always be… Read More »Teacher Appreciation 2021

Selfish Educators?

I am proud to be an educator. I think that our profession, and in particular teachers, are doing the most important work in the world knowing that they will never maximize their earning potential. Most are doing the work because it is truly their calling and they care tremendously about the students they serve. It feels awesome to type those words. It feels awesome because it is true and I am lucky to call this profession my own. While all… Read More »Selfish Educators?

#IAedchat Podcast

I was incredibly fortunate to hang out with the #IAedchat crew (1.28.18) and have a very REAL conversation about the state of teacher evaluation in our schools and what we can do to improve it. Check it out. https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/iaedchat/episodes/2018-01-28T19_34_10-08_00