What a great way to begin the conversation about our professional contributions to our schools and most importantly our students. What makes a good teacher and how others know you're a good teacher?
This is my first Mission Possible Teacher Leader Retreat and as the newest member of my team, I jumped right in and volunteered (like a true to form "newbie") to do these short mini sessions on professional learning networks (PLNs). The teacher leaders... Continue Reading →
I have the great honor to share with these amazing 120 teacher leaders! I have been inspired by your passion, your energy, and your presentations. I can't wait to see the great things you all will accomplish next year in... Continue Reading →
After thinking about the amount money and time spent in graduate school, sometimes I think I'm a glutton for punishment! However, I reflect on the conversations that I've had, the great educational minds I've met, and the ideas we've uncovered.... Continue Reading →
Everyone has heard the quote "Do what you love--Love what you do." However, what Steve Jobs has alluded to in the quote above is deeper than just loving your work. Think about all the things that occupy large chunks of... Continue Reading →
This a must read for impacting teaching and learning. It really challenges the process of how teachers teach and grade students. Are we teaching for mastery and if not what’s fundamentally wrong with our traditional process?
The idea of competency-based instruction is not new. Florida educators were using technology to tailor student learning two decades ago, and it can trace its origin back more than a century. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1rmi987
During the summer months when I meet new people, they usually ask one of three questions. Most automatically assume I have summer off, and they ask, “Are you enjoying your vacation?” My response is always the same, I share that even though the teachers... Continue Reading →
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