It's been tough going back to school. Dealing with my own fractured energy is hard enough, but suddenly I've been thrust into everything else, a day-to-day chaos which teachers must shape into learning in a not so brave new world. And it requires hours of reading and conceptualizing and creating and time! And the consequences … Continue reading A Can of Worms and Other Rituals
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Irresistible Amateur
More important than ever to be the enthusiastic amateur rather than the disgruntled, grumpy, overworked teacher. We can do this. Don't let your big district and boss lay the growth mindset trip on you; seize the day and each moment as #theonlymoment! Teachers have all they need to be #changeagents, but it first begins with … Continue reading Irresistible Amateur
Irresistible Impossibilities
Teacher Appreciation Week via Impossibilities
Irresistible quandaries.
via Dualism
Irresistible Moments
It's not impossible to be a great teacher these days, but it is a lot of self-reflection. How can one improve teaching without improving one's self? How does one rid themselves of the "nattering nabobs of negativism?" Is there a place for stillness and action in the classroom? Of course! via Moment within a Moment
Irresistible PLCs
Wouldn't it be glorious if teachers had the time and space and community within their schools to reflect and cultivate great teaching habits? Practice and reflection are essential and further our students! This doesn't happen in our PLCs. via Our place within our place
First breath.
via Morning.
Irresistible Jitters
Today, I spend a few minutes meditating and reflecting on this opportunity to teach new and returning young people across many content areas. Last school year, I cultivated habits that have helped deal with stress, a constant and sometimes unfriendly bedfellow. I repeated the mantra #letgo and cleaned house internally, as well as externally (in … Continue reading Irresistible Jitters
