Giving gifts should not be exclusive to just the Holiday season…especially not for an educator! Everyday is an opportunity to give our students a gift! The gift of knowledge, the gift of community, the gift of empowerment, the gift of challenge, the gift of high standards, the gift of knowing that someone believes in their…

Sometimes as educators, we can get so wrapped up in making sure that our kids are grasping the information. We spend hours upon hours crafting lessons that will be “perfect” and fool proof! After we have taught the content, they should get the answer correct because our lessons were just that good! Then we give…

Working with other educators can be amazing! You have the ability to have an instant thought partner, a critical friend, and someone who can hold you accountable to reach your goals. Whether a Co-Teacher, a Teacher’s Aide, a Paraprofessional, a Student Teacher, or even a classroom volunteer, EVERY adult in the classroom has one common…