This month, the #CompelledTribe is blogging about times we were contacted by a former student, telling us what an impact we had on their lives. Those messages are the best,

Whenever I am in charge of others’ time, I feel a great sense of responsibility to make that time worthwhile and transformational. I don’t want to waste a single minute,

The honeymoon is over, eh? Now that we have several weeks of the new school year under our belts, the spit-clean shine on the faces of all those children has

Who are you listening to in the classroom? Who are you focused on? Your students or yourself? One of the variables in moving from good to great as an educator

What a gift our students would have if they learned to tackle problems with curiosity, joy, and confidence this year! I learn everyday. I hope all of us do. Sometimes

I thought I was being kind. I thought I was empathetic. I thought I was helping my students, teachers, and parents by sandwiching my real message inside positive feedback. When

How can I learn about my students and help them review concepts in a way that is engaging, empowering, and helps them build relationships? Help students review and practice while

We were a week into our move and knee-deep into renovations. We survived many near-disasters like skimming the top of the well with our trailer and almost sinking that very

The worst enemy you have is right in your head. -unknown This morning I learned just a little bit about the life of Florence Foster Jenkins. She aspired to be