Kudos to my daughter, who helped me come up with the title for this post! So, let’s face it. Despite our best efforts to keep our energy up, we need a bit of down time now that this week is nearing its close. Here is a collection of short videos to help you catch your … Read more
I want to take this day that we Americans have set aside for giving thanks to extend my gratitude to all of the people who inspire and motivate me each day. By listing my Edublog Award Nominations, I am only able to honor a very small percentage of those who make me feel that teaching … Read more
The Bear and the Hare is a Christmas commercial. But the sentiment and the artistry of this video make it so much more. It is a simple tale of a hare who does not want his bear friend to hibernate through Christmas day. The empathy that is portrayed without words is touching, and the film … Read more
The other day, I came to the sudden realization that I am the worst teacher ever. Actually, it wasn’t so sudden. I’ve suspected it many times over my decades-long career. Coincidentally, these moments often occur when I am at a meeting with other teachers who share awesome ideas they are using in their own classrooms. … Read more
“Do you get hours for this?” my husband asked me Sunday morning-ish as I ran to the fridge for a Diet Coke between RSCON4 sessions. He was referring, of course, to the staff development hours that are required for my Teacher Appraisal each year. “Nope!” I called behind me as I ran back to the … Read more
I just spent the most amazing weekend being consistently inspired by fabulous speakers from all around the world. I have been encouraging everyone to attend RSCON (if you missed it, you can see the archives of each session by clicking here) this weekend, and, coincidentally, San Antonio hosted a TEDx event that I was fortunate … Read more