• Self-Care

    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…

  • Just Because

    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…

  • Engagement,  Equity

    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…