Let me give you two scenarios that I heard this past week in coaching: Coaching Meeting with Teacher A: Me: How’s it going? Teacher A: Great! I mean, I don’t really know what I’m doing, but my lessons are really planned out for me. I just spend my time on the phone with kids. I… Read more

The needs have changed for many. Therefore, the expectations have to change. Here are a few things to remember if you are teaching children in any capacity during 2020. This isn’t your students’ only year of school. Next year will come. More learning will happen. Yes, there will be a residual effect of 2020 for… Read more

I learned a lot of valuable lessons while working with Dr. Shauna Sobers on our Cultural Competence in the Classroom course, but one of the principles that has stuck with me the most is the principle of impact vs intent. I think there is a misconception that people who hurt other people with their words… Read more

This week in our life group at church, we were introduced to the 5 Love Language Quiz for children! I had taken the quiz many years ago for adults (My top 2 are Acts of Service and Quality Time – if you’re wondering), but I hadn’t thought to give it to Tate. What a great… Read more

In true COVID-19 style, our garage is currently turned into my husband’s studio so he can host “huddles” with students all day through his company, which raises funds for schools. While normally, his team would be on a campus hosting these motivational “huddles” in person, his team is currently furloughed and he’s doing the work… Read more

One of the most challenging pieces that I continue to hear from teachers is that they are having trouble connecting to students in the midst of virtual learning and social distancing.  We know how important it is to give a student a smile, hug, high five, hand shake or pat on the back, and we… Read more