CARRY ON!
Yesterday, like for many teachers, was my first official day back to school. Early yesterday morning I watched an ant pull a wood chip around my porch for ten minutes before the rain came. The ant kept trying to carry the wood chip straight up a concrete step, but it...Getting Stuck in Your Students and Colleagues’ Heads, Hearts and Spirits
Tuesday I had the privilege of giving the keynote for Jefferson County Public Schools School Counselor Conference to their 280 amazing school counselors. I emphasized how great educators find ways to get stuck in their students and colleagues’ heads, hearts, and...SHOW OFF AND TELL TIME!
I love seeing educators sharing their passions, interests and talents with students & families! On Twitter, I recently experienced Thornwilde Elementary School principal Mr. David Fuller (@UnleashTheWilde) playing his tuba, and I enjoyed Lafayette High School’s...
Mining Memories of Mrs. Matthews
One of my favorite challenges is to inspire IGNITE #loveinschools participants to reconnect with people who made a difference in their lives and thank them. Sometimes these people are no longer with us, so I encourage participants to reach out to family members and...