The Scariest Time of Year….The First Classroom Party!
I can’t believe it is already Fall! Seriously, where is the time going? September went by in a flash and […]
Perseverance and Grit
There is nothing quite like the sound of feet stomping on bleachers, cowbells, and fans cheering under the Friday Night […]
These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things…
No, I’m not singing one of the hit songs to “The Sound Of Music” (Trust me, nobody wants to hear […]
Baby Boomers to Generation Z and Why it Matters!
Have you ever thought about the generation you were born into and how that affected your experience as you came […]
Meaningful SEL Implementation
In education it is important that we don’t just jump on every bandwagon that crosses our path, we have to […]
The Power of Early Career Educators
I remember back in 2004, I was completing my student teaching experience at Kaneland High School, and I COULD NOT […]
The Great Outdoors
The Great Outdoors……it isn’t just one of my all time favorite movies it is where my family chooses to spend […]
Plan Your Work and Work Your Plan!
I was very inspired by Katie’s Tic Tac Toe challenge in our last blog! What a fun way to engage […]
A Sneak Peek
Happy Summer!! A common question that is often asked is, “What is your favorite season?”. To be honest, I don’t […]
Why We Should Look at Milestones
I am sitting here today in awe and a little sad about how fast time has gone by since I […]