Taming Your “Advice Monster”
In an effort to maintain friendships and connections I’ve built throughout the years, I intentionally check-in with my friends and […]
Traveling During a Pandemic
March 17, 2020….when you read that date do you think St. Patrick’s Day or the first day that ALL Illinois […]
Personal & Authentic Learning Experiences!
My first year teaching, I had one student in my fourth period freshman English classroom that I really struggled to […]
PD Overload
I’m on PD overload, I truly don’t think my mind can intake one more ounce of new information/ideas right now. […]
Let’s Foster Flow!
Have you ever been so engrossed in a task that when you pause to look at the time, thinking it […]
Fun With Math
My daughter came home from school (day before winter break) trying to explain this “awesome” new game she had just […]
Choose One Word to Anchor 2021
This time of year is usually where people (me included!) take a minute to pause and think about what went […]
Stifling Creativity
Okay, I am going to channel my inner Brené here and be vulnerable with you all, honesty time…I am a […]
Powerful Teaching with Retrieval Practices
Brain-based strategies, science-based strategies, and evidence-based practices. We’ve all heard those terms when referring to the kinds of strategies we […]
Giving Thanks in 2020
November is usually one of my favorite months. I’ve always been a homebody, and with Thanksgiving around the corner, I […]