Teacher Goals That Build You Up, Not Burn You Out
I’m a huge fan of the Peloton. One thing the platform uses to motivate riders is a leaderboard. This is where you can essentially pace yourself to compete with others….
Efficient Small Group Instruction Made Easy
One of the most common questions I get asked is regarding strategies for more effective and efficient small group instruction. Chances are, you wonder that, too. So, let’s get right…
When Teaching Writing, Real Beats Robot
AI is everywhere. While teachers definitely have a lot to worry about with AI, there are also so many great ways we can use it. As someone who is all…
Bridging the Assumption Gap in Literacy Conversations
I regularly listen to the John Maxwell Leadership podcast. In a recent episode, he said something that resonated with my literacy teacher soul. He made a mic-drop statement, “Assumption is…
Save Time, Save Energy: Smart End-of-Year Moves to Prevent Teacher Burnout
I’m all about keeping things simple. This is certainly important all year long, as the workload for every teacher is enormous. But at the end of the year, when you…