Blog – Page 2 – Much Better Than Yesterday

Trauma? Depends on your Passenger

March 5, 2021Warning: May Cause Inspiration

Isn't Trauma the same for everybody? Webster defines trauma as "a deeply depressing or disturbing experience." That seems like such a simple way to define something that is difficult to validate. When we think about trauma, we actually each define it differently. Why can some people be placed in…

“Mom, I think I need a tutor.”

February 28, 2021Elementary, Warning: May Cause Inspiration, Warning: May Cause Tears

As a teacher, there are hundreds of days that I leave my classroom and wonder what I can do to be a better teacher tomorrow. There is one day in particular that truly changed my practice. It was the day when my own child, a first grader at the…

Lunch Money

February 28, 2021Instructional Strategies, Warning: May Cause Inspiration, Warning: May Cause Laughter

We often assume that children "know better." But, sometimes we forget that we are big people and they are little people. Everything that we know comes from our life’s experiences. It comes from seeing another person accomplish something. It comes from watching another person fail. It comes from standing…

Day-in-the-Life of a Teacher

February 28, 2021Warning: May Cause Laughter

Who can help me solve this real-world math problem?

Looking to Build a Connection?

February 27, 2021Instructional Coaching, Instructional Leadership

Research says... When we feel connected to others and we have the opportunity to share about our own lives, we tend to be more positive in our lives and our work, in general. We feel more valued, loved and understood. When someone asks me about my life, my family,…

The Art & Science of Teaching by Robert Marzano

February 22, 2021Books On My Shelf, Professional Development

Throughout my career, I found it difficult to eloquently describe my educational philosophy. However, a few years ago, I had the opportunity to dive deeply into Robert Marzano’s Research regarding The Art and Science of Teaching. Through my own discoveries, I realized that Marzano had clearly defined education in…

Teacher Talk in Early Childhood

February 16, 2021Early Childhood, Infant & Toddler

I recently had the opportunity to support a new Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher in goal-setting for her staff. I took on the challenge, but have never coached an infant/toddler teacher and wasn't even sure exactly what I was looking for. After just a few minutes in her classroom, completing an…

Reflection Activities for Teachers

February 16, 2021Instructional Coaching, Instructional Leadership, Instructional Strategies, Professional Development

Have you ever gone to a workshop or training and then realize within a few days you can't remember anything you hoped to put into practice? You wake up Monday morning, pour your cup of coffee, and then scratch your head. Wasn't there something you were hoping to do…