Last night while talking a teacher friend through a difficult professional experience I was reminded of a post by Dr. Neil Gupta, "How Do You Feel?" In it he speaks about the importance of asking how we want employees to feel and the importance of ensuring employees feel safe, value, and secured. I don't think … Continue reading Empathetic Educational Leaders- #BLOG365 Day 191
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Why I Do What I Do-#BLOG365 Day 189 #IMMOOC
I put a lot of pressure on myself as a parent, a professional, and an individual. I have always been this way and I don't know why. I consider myself to be pretty driven. I ask a lot of questions. I strive to be a better person each day. I embrace my mistakes as learning … Continue reading Why I Do What I Do-#BLOG365 Day 189 #IMMOOC
Museum Monday: Ephemera Round 2-#BLOG365 Day 187
Last year my son chose the word ephemera to highlight for a vocabulary project. He's totally my kid! We collect in my household as I have mentioned before, and not just objects. We are ephemera collectors too. Printed items: ticket stubs, cards, brochures, invitations, and old credit cards. You name it, one of us … Continue reading Museum Monday: Ephemera Round 2-#BLOG365 Day 187
Educators Are Kind of Like Cafeteria Line Patrons- #BLOG365 Day 186 #IMMOOC
In the south we love cafeteria food. When I was a child my grandmother took me to Morrison's or S&S at least once a week. We pushed our trays along the line, picking and choosing from an assortment of options. In the south we like unlimited options, but reserve our right to be picky. We often … Continue reading Educators Are Kind of Like Cafeteria Line Patrons- #BLOG365 Day 186 #IMMOOC
Open-Mind – #BLOG365 Day 185
Lately I have been saying and doing things out of my comfort zone. I have always considered myself to be open-minded, but circumstances are truly putting this trait to the forefront. Luckily, I have a great support system of friends and family members who continually push me to a better me and open my mind … Continue reading Open-Mind – #BLOG365 Day 185
I’m Carrying the Center for Teaching Quality Baton This Week! -#BLOG365 Day 183 @teachingquality
I am so excited to be carrying the CTQ Baton this week. Follow @ctqbaton on Instagram to join in on the fun! Each day I will be posting photos of classrooms, collaborating with colleagues, working with students, and participating in events. Basically all the things I am passionate about as an educator!
What Makes a Culture Unique?-#BLOG365 Day 182
When I was teaching social studies this was one of my favorite essential questions. I used it for almost every unit because through it students were able to compare across cultures, continents, and time periods. I had never thought about using that question in relation to school culture. I always love a good essential question. … Continue reading What Makes a Culture Unique?-#BLOG365 Day 182
What’s Your Narrative?-#BLOG365 Day 181
What's your narrative? The narrative of your classroom, your year, your school. Have you even considered what story it is you want your students leaving with at the end of the grade level or when they leave your school? I would wager to say that it is not always something we put at the forefront … Continue reading What’s Your Narrative?-#BLOG365 Day 181
Detours -#BLOG365 Day 180
We never really know when a detour may pop up. Most certainly, there is a momentary groan when you see that sign pop up. You wonder how long it may take you out of your way, what obstacles you may encounter, and whether it will truly get you to your destination. You are one in … Continue reading Detours -#BLOG365 Day 180
Stepping Forward-#BLOG365 Day 179 #IMMOOC
Risk-taking Audacity Leaps of Faith Risk-taking Stepping Forward These are all words I have been considering lately. Last night I got a Voxer message from a friend. In it he said he was proud of me for taking a risk. He said "It's one thing to talk about taking a risk and another to … Continue reading Stepping Forward-#BLOG365 Day 179 #IMMOOC
Jill Cross 