I spent last week laughing with friends with family, stuffing my face until I couldn’t eat anymore, buying Christmas presents and sending over lists, and relaxing by the fire at the end of the day. But how many of our students did not have that kind of a week? Over the next few weeks, we…

Ah – the week of Thanksgiving.  I definitely try to live with a grateful heart all of the time, but Thanksgiving definitely makes me a little more intentional about thinking about the blessings that may not be in the spotlight all of the time. After Tate’s kindergarten year, I became very intentional about praying for…

As we move into the depth of November, colder temperatures, the promise of Thanksgiving, boredom in school, and burn out in teachers, these are leading to some pretty ineffective classrooms.  Many students have absolutely shut down.  As I continue to work with these really good, but really tired teachers, I’m reminded of this podcast and…

Teachers are awesome. We just wanted to take a minute and appreciate what you guys do…and also maybe give you a little laugh. Sometimes you have to find humor in things to make it through the next day. Teaching seems to be harder now than ever before, but you guys are rock stars. Please enjoy…

Hi!  We are taking slight break from talking about independent and dependent learners because there is a more pressing issue happening right now: TEACHERS ARE TIRED. And overwhelmed. And understandably ready for a break. I’ve had the privilege of working in several schools lately, and this seems to be a very prevalent feeling going around. …