You guys have asked great questions about The Serendipity Journal! This is my first foray into fiction chapter books for middle grades students and the process has been so much […]

At a recent meeting, one of our teachers was talking about the benefits of doing a systematic check-in with students after recess. The process is simple–students have a little slip

I will not have a legacy. I realize that when my future grandchildren or maybe great-grandchildren are no longer here, neither will be the memory of me. I am but

Music fills my soul and evokes emotions that can stir me to tears, make me dance with glee, and everything in between. I have a soundtrack for every part of

The other day I asked my 18-year-old son this age-old question, “Why did I have to drag you out of bed every single day for school, yet I don’t even

I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. -Maya Angelou I feel closest to my mom when

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

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

“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