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Build Relationships and Maintain Boundaries

Build Relationships and Maintain Boundaries

"Kids don't learn from people they don't like." Rita Pearson If you haven't seen Rita Pierson's TED Talk, you should watch it. It's incredibly informative and very entertaining.In her TED...

Build Relationships and Maintain Boundaries

"Kids don't learn from people they don't like." Rita Pearson If you haven't seen Rita Pierson's TED Talk, you should watch it. It's incredibly informative and very entertaining.In her TED...

The Email I Wish I Could Send: A Letter of DIssent to the Suggestion Box in our Teacher's Lounge

The Email I Wish I Could Send: A Letter of DIss...

I woke up this morning, at like 2 a.m and I decided I was going to write an all school email. Which is never a good decision to make at...

The Email I Wish I Could Send: A Letter of DIss...

I woke up this morning, at like 2 a.m and I decided I was going to write an all school email. Which is never a good decision to make at...

Is Inclusion Really That Hard?

Is Inclusion Really That Hard?

Of course I might be biased. I work in special education, have used the practices and tools for years, I have fewer kids (albeit, with more severe needs), and I...

Is Inclusion Really That Hard?

Of course I might be biased. I work in special education, have used the practices and tools for years, I have fewer kids (albeit, with more severe needs), and I...

The Power of Laughter: Using Humor in the Classroom to Reduce Behavior

The Power of Laughter: Using Humor in the Class...

How can we use humor to diffuse behavior? Well, it's not only about diffusing behavior, it also prevents behaviors by building trust and relationships.  So it is kind of like...

The Power of Laughter: Using Humor in the Class...

How can we use humor to diffuse behavior? Well, it's not only about diffusing behavior, it also prevents behaviors by building trust and relationships.  So it is kind of like...

Meeting Students' Needs: Differentiation Tips for Teachers

Meeting Students' Needs: Differentiation Tips f...

If you're child isn't in special education they are missing out. Yeah I know how that sounds but hear me out. A mentor teacher once told me, "Every teacher should...

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Meeting Students' Needs: Differentiation Tips f...

If you're child isn't in special education they are missing out. Yeah I know how that sounds but hear me out. A mentor teacher once told me, "Every teacher should...

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Improving School Culture

Improving School Culture

My building started doing three really great things- we created a sunshine committee that focuses specifically on staff morale. They organize staff potlucks, create staff shoutouts, maintain "staff love" bulletin...

Improving School Culture

My building started doing three really great things- we created a sunshine committee that focuses specifically on staff morale. They organize staff potlucks, create staff shoutouts, maintain "staff love" bulletin...