This weekend my son and I went to The Grove Museum for their Grand Opening. We shuffled through the house museum with thousands of other visitors that day, learned a few things about Tallahassee and Florida, and analyzed every interpretative decision inside the home. My son has turned into quire the museum critic. The apple … Continue reading Museum Monday: The Grove Museum-#BLOG365 Day 163
Being Still-#BLOG365 Day 162
I have had a rocky few weeks professionally. Because of this I have spent a lot of time reflecting on next steps, imagining new aspirations, and considering authentic career goals that get to the heart of who I am as an educator. It has been both frustrating and empowering. Frustrating because adjusting plans is … Continue reading Being Still-#BLOG365 Day 162
A New Perspective on National Boards-#BLOG365 Day 161 @nbpts #nbctstrong
I have been planning and pondering my National Board certification renewal over the last few days. I am behind, but I am taking comfort in the fact that my procrastination will result in a better product now that I have had plenty of time to think about how I will address each component. I am pulling … Continue reading A New Perspective on National Boards-#BLOG365 Day 161 @nbpts #nbctstrong
Spring Breakitis-#BLOG365 Day 160
Spring Breakitis really is a thing as any teacher can attest to. The marathon from the holiday break to spring break is tedious. Students and teachers long for the breakto reset and recharge. Our brains turn to mush. Many years ago my school district closed for an extended period of time due to a hurricane. This was … Continue reading Spring Breakitis-#BLOG365 Day 160
Museum Monday: Museum Schools-#BLOG365 Day 159 #sschat
Today I wanted to share a few museum schools with you. While building the program at the museum school I had the opportunity to visit and learn from public and private institutions around the country. Truly, the best part of being part of the museum program at my school was the chance to learn from … Continue reading Museum Monday: Museum Schools-#BLOG365 Day 159 #sschat
Back to Cultivating – #BLOG365 Day 158
At the beginning of 2017 I chose my #oneword2017, cultivate. I have not done a good job of focusing and refocusing back on this word. I have thought about it occasionally, but work and life has gotten in the way over the last few months. When I originally wrote about my choice of the word cultivate … Continue reading Back to Cultivating – #BLOG365 Day 158
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss-# BLOG365 Day 157
Today we had a book character parade at school. Our students dressed up like their favorite book characters. We ate green eggs and ham and our students enjoyed "celebrity" read alouds. All in honor of Dr. Seuss and his birthday. If he was still alive he would be 113. I was reminded of the last … Continue reading Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss-# BLOG365 Day 157
Mr. Nicky -#BLOG365 Day 156 #sschat
I loved teaching world history. I never thought I would. I have always been a founding era groupie. But, then I had that perfect class, the perfect team to work with, and a subject matter I adored: social studies. That's when I fell in love with teaching world history. I had so much fun with … Continue reading Mr. Nicky -#BLOG365 Day 156 #sschat
Trajectories – #BLOG365 Day 155
Trajectories are funny things. One minute you are one path, under the force of circumstances you can control, defining your course, adjusting when needed. The next minute your trajectory has completely changed, altered in a way you never imagined. So what do you do? Do you assume the new route? Over correct? Hope for … Continue reading Trajectories – #BLOG365 Day 155
Museum Monday: Quick Tips for Using Museum Resources for Teaching-#BLOG365 Day 154 #sschat
I have spent the last 8 years collaborating with countless teachers and students on a museum-integrated approach to learning. It doesn’t take a complete overhaul of your curriculum or your school design to extend learning using museum education strategies. Start with collections Most museums are collecting institutions. Their mission is to collect, preserve, and … Continue reading Museum Monday: Quick Tips for Using Museum Resources for Teaching-#BLOG365 Day 154 #sschat
Jill Cross 