Author: allysonapsey

Ever have one of those moments where you think, Oh pickles, I think I just really screwed up?  No? Just me? Like many educators, I renew my certifications in the summer before school starts. This past August, I was scheduled for a CPR class and a CPI (crisis prevention training) class. The trainings were organized… Continue reading You belong here.

I have a streak of approximately 12,775 days wearing glasses or contacts. I haven't missed one day since I got my glasses back in third grade. Not impressed? How about this...I have carried a cell phone with me for approximately 6,935 days. My first phone cost 1¢ from Radio Shack and my husband and I… Continue reading My 10,220 Day Streak

"Teacher stress may be the biggest crisis facing our schools." Yesterday I had the pleasure of learning from Rebekah Schipper from Opportunity Thrive. I was with a group of elementary principals in our area and when Rebekah said the above quote, she spoke right to our hearts. We love our staff, we see the struggle,… Continue reading Five Antidotes for Teacher Stress