(Note: The following is the first installment of a three-part series based on my upcoming book, Calming Student Stress in K-12 Classrooms:...
The Samurai were fierce warriors of Feudal Japan (we’re talking 1100 to 1800s). They lived during times of constant fighting, whether between warring...
Mindfulness in the k-12 classroom has been shown to improve school-related skills, such as executive functioning, social-emotional skills, working...
Educators, you have probably heard the term, mindfulness, thrown around a lot at this point. You might have even completed a workshop or training...
I have recently retired as a school administrator after 51 plus in education. I have been reading about a lot of new administrators who are all...
Fun Facts about the country of Qatar, host country of the 2022 World Cup!
1. Qatar is the first Middle East country to host the World Cup. It is...
Learn about Pumpkins!
1. Pumpkins are thought to have originated in Central America, specifically Mexico. Some seeds found date back...
Back to school---it’s here!
There are many emotions and thoughts about returning back to school. Excitement, joy, pressure, sadness, and anxiety...
As you begin your new school year, I wanted to share with you something that I did to involve, engaging and build relationships with families----I...
As we begin the new school year, stop and reflect on what new things you want to try. Ask yourself how you can make your lessons more engaging or...
It is the most exciting time of the year as teachers start returning back to school. Teachers and administrators are looking forward to the new...
Want to buy your very own dinosaur? A Gorgosaurus (relative to the T-Rex ) and estimated to be 76 million years old is for sale. It is the only...
The Tour de France Begins!
In 2022, the Tour de France began on July 1st and ends on July 24th. This year's Tour de France begins in...
Summer learning has a huge impact on accelerating your child’s success for the fall. When the last bell rings for children to be out of school, it...
Challenge Yourself to Do Something New
As teacher professionals, we are all leaders in some capacity. It is important as leaders that we show...
Family Forums are something that I did when I was teaching, and I decided that they would become a normal part of building successful relationships...
I had the good fortunate of being a principal of seven schools in four states. Something I learned early in my career was unless the superintendent...
In 2024, Endangered Species Day is May 17th. Held the 3rd Friday in May, it is a day for creating awareness to the different...
Supreme Court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson
In 2022, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson made history as the first African American female being confirmed...
It is said that Hans Christian Andersen based his story, The Ugly Duckling, on his own life and the bullying he experienced. Hans was...