In every industry workers deal with assessments. When you are seeking a certification, there’s an assessment. If you are earning an advanced degree, you will have a series of assessments. Education is no different. Our students have different assessments that they are required to take. How are assessments affecting our students? During the school yearContinue reading “Assessment Fatigue”
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Everyone Needs A Mentor
“Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction” . Everyone needs someone in their corner, rooting for them to succeed. A good mentor does just that. They walk alongside you and provide guidance when needed. I was assigned a mentor during my first year of teaching.Continue reading “Everyone Needs A Mentor”
Athletic Coaches Are Some Of Our Best Educators
At some point in our lives we all have had interactions with coaches. Some of us are familiar with the coach that seemed to not care about the classes that they had to teach, but was serious about athletics. The other end of that spectrum were coaches that took their content classes as serious asContinue reading “Athletic Coaches Are Some Of Our Best Educators”
Let’s Go!!
As the new school year approaches there are various tasks that need to be completed. Class rosters are being finalized. Campus procedures are being reviewed by campus leadership teams. Custodians are busy preparing the campus to receive teachers and students. The promise of a new beginning is upon us. I hope that you have hadContinue reading “Let’s Go!!”
Twenty Years….
I am entering my twentieth year working in public education and I’ve spent some time reflecting on my journey. It’s incredible to think back on the many successes and some struggles that have molded my career into its present state. There are a few people that have given me a helping hand along the way,Continue reading “Twenty Years….”
