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Trust Me – It’s Okay
Most Educators have read Dr. Suess’s book, “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” My question to you is, where should educators, administrators, staff, and all go? Here’s A Back-to-School Reflection As a new school year begins, it’s easy to get swept up in lesson plans, seating charts, and supply lists. The energy and expectations are high, and the calendar is full. But before diving headfirst into the rhythm of the classroom, there’s something vital every educator needs to remember: There are two places you need to go often: The place that heals you. The place that inspires you. Teaching is more than a job—it’s a calling. And while it’s…
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Rest. Reflect. Renew. — The Leadership We Need Starts Here
Rest. Reflect. Renew. — The Leadership We Need Starts Here There’s something sacred about a view like this — quiet mountains standing tall, a valley full of promise, and a sky wide open with peace. Nature has a way of reminding us of what matters most: stillness is not a weakness. It is a necessity. In the hustle of leadership, teaching, and serving others, we are often praised for how much we do — not how well we rest. But here’s the truth: you cannot pour from an empty well. And you certainly cannot lead well, teach well, or show up with excellence when your soul is weary. …
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Be Six Again — And Build Stronger Teams
Be Six Again — And Build Stronger Teaching Teams There’s something magnetic about the laughter of children. It’s genuine. Contagious. Healing. According to research, six-year-olds laugh an average of 300 times a day. Adults? Just 15 to 100. And in schools — spaces meant to inspire, nurture, and transform — that joy can easily get lost in the weight of standards, staffing shortages, policy changes, and professional burnout. But what if the answer to stronger schools started with a return to joy? What if building high-performing teams began with reconnecting to purpose, passion, and laughter? At Soar Education Consulting Services, we help school leaders do just that. The…
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Will Anyone Ever Recognize Me?
I was asked to conduct a professional development session. A list of topics was shared with me to select a topic, and as I looked over the list, I noticed that every topic was about and for children. I felt a sense of disheartenment. Not that teachers do not need professional learning experiences when working with children, but what about the teacher? Why wasn’t there an offering for and about the teachers? I contacted the organizer and asked if my session could honor educators. A session where educators could just be themselves. A space that allowed for teachers to share what they not only needed but wanted. As someone who…
