My students were working on invention and thesis statements in class one day. I had 17 variations of the following conversation in one class period. It’s a wonder we had the opportunity for all of those discussions between the blasted bells. Student: I don’t know what to write about.Me: Have you thought about it?Student: IContinue reading “Stories as Powerful Self Care”
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Reading and Journaling as Real Life Self Care
I began reading and journaling daily when I taught high school. I started each day with my bible and a notebook, and I ended each day with my online journal and a paperback book. I’ve been beginning and ending my days the same way ever since, and I’ve tracked my evolution through my journal entriesContinue reading “Reading and Journaling as Real Life Self Care”
How Do You Educate?
When hearing the term educator, many people envision a classroom teacher. That’s an accurate depiction of an educator, but it’s not an all-encompassing one. I’ve worked in education my entire adult life, even before I graduated from college. As an undergraduate, I was an RA in several different types of residence halls, and I tutoredContinue reading “How Do You Educate?”
What do Educators Need to Flourish?
Dear Educators, The anxiety and frustration and uncertainty of our current times are immense. What do you need right now to care for yourself? To thrive and be your best self? I’m hoping I can help. Educators don’t have enough people worried about them and how they can thrive and learn and explore and createContinue reading “What do Educators Need to Flourish?”
