Have you ever wondered why so many teachers seem so happy? Or maybe you’ve had your own incredible journey as an educator. Many will tell you that it’s not just about teaching, it’s about the learning that happens, the inspiration that can come from the classroom, and the people one meets. For some time I’ve…
I’ll admit it. I live for burgers, tacos, and anything chocolate, despite my yoga-loving ways. However, I’m a big believer in moderation. I was raised by smart parents who taught me the importance of living a balanced life. Essentially: work, play, relax, spend time alone, and don’t overdo any one thing. I still take that…
I purposefully quit one of my biggest teaching jobs and moved to a new side of town into a much bigger place all at the same time. It was incredibly deliberate, and I did it for important reasons. Essentially, my brain was burned out. I don’t necessarily know how to completely stop my wheels from…
I’ve been using the ‘flipped classroom’ approach to teaching since before I knew what the term meant. I’m sure I’m not the only instructor who intuitively felt that talking at students for a few hours each week, and then sending them home to do outside work wouldn’t be the best learning strategy. Instead, I had…
If you’re a teacher in elementary, middle, high school, or college, you may notice that the importance of certain classes often evolves with time. And while change is often important, we may not always be aware of the potentially negative consequences that follow. A few years ago, one of the schools I worked at was…
This morning I sat in a local park with 15 or so other people, stretched, practiced deep breathing, and generally enjoyed myself. Before I go on, it might be important to note: I normally don’t like yoga. If I’m going to workout, I’d prefer a 3-mile run, a kickboxing class, or anything vigorous that leaves…