More than just “Back to School”…

Okay - let's talk. No, seriously! How are you actually doing? Are you okay? What can I do to help? What do you need? These are the questions we should be asking our colleagues come fall. The shutdown was HARD... there is no doubt about that. I want to make sure that everyone is doing…

Weekly Musings: Hmmm…

OOOOKAAAAYY! If you are anything like me at the start of the year, it is utter chaos in literally EVERY WAY POSSIBLE. Sorry for my absence in the past week, but as you know, the beginning of the year is insane. But in the midst of all of the craziness, it is super important to…

Weekly Musings: Hmmm…

The. Jitters. Are. Real. Even after 10+ years, I still get the First Day Jitters. Not because "I can't do it" or because "Things are new" since neither of those statements are true this year. When I was a newer, "greener" teacher, the jitters were FOR SURE anxiety and definitely fear! HA! These days, the…

Weekly Musings: Hmmm…

This year I have been involved in several district PD sessions as a teacher leader. I have never been more excited about the vision my district has regarding Professional Development. In many districts, PD is seen as an "Uggghhhh..." or "Not this again!", yet I did not feel this way this year. Our district is…

Weekly Musings: Hmmm…

Hello! I hope you have had a great week so far. Welcome to a segment called, "Weekly Musings: Hmm..." where I share some thoughts about something in education that has come up this week. So this week we are talking about being supportive. While the idea of being supportive should not be something new, I…