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The original influencers
Being an influencer is as old as humankind. We are constantly under the influence of the people around us. The original influencers who have had the greatest effect on us have been our parents and teachers. They are the ones that spend the most time with developing children, so that makes sense. 4th grade The…
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Teaching Expectations
When I talk about teaching expectations I am aware that this title can be read two different ways. As a teacher there are certain expectations for students and as a teacher there are certain expectations for you. At the time of this writing, we are on summer break. Teachers and students alike are experiencing a…
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Cheers! and our need for connection
Some of you may remember the tv show, “Cheers!“. This long running tv series offers insight into our need for connection and friendship. For those that haven’t seen it, Cheers is the name of a bar and the show focuses on the regular patrons. When they walk in, everyone knows them and they feel like…
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Battling Anxiety
The majority of the people you meet are battling anxiety. What follows is my personal story. The Beginning In my mid 30’s I began experiencing heart palpitations. I went to the doctor and completed numerous tests. The results showed that I was in great physical condition. The diagnosis was that my body was under stress…
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Classroom management
Teachers have two central concerns. How do we deliver content and how do we manage our classrooms? This post will delve into classroom management but we’ll see that management plays hand in glove with content delivery. Background I have been referred to as a “unicorn” in today’s educational environment. I went to James Madison University…
