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Archives for April 2015
10 Secrets for Traveling to Europe and NOT Checking a Bag
I’m headed to France and the Netherlands in a few weeks and I’ve already started to think about what to pack. I only travel with carry on luggage and a medium sized purse. Yes, even to foreign countries for extended periods of time. Actually, I brag about my packing abilities. I’m not so proud of […]
Confession: I Still Feel Guilty for “Leaving” the Classroom
It was three years ago today that I got the news that I was going to be a mom. It was also the last time I had a proper Spring Break as a teacher. My decision to leave was not an easy one. In fact, I still feel guilty and miss being a teacher. I’ve always […]
5 Ways to Boost Morale by Celebrating Small Victories
Here’s the hard part. In order to celebrate small victories you also have to hold yourself and your school family accountable for what you consider non-negotiables.
15 Questions to Ask When Considering Tech Tools in K-12 Education
The burgeoning of the educational technology sector has left educators with an overwhelming number of technology tool options.Technology tools include web 2.0 applications, apps, software, and anything that requires an electronic device. Inevitably some tools are better than others. Ask yourself the questions below before adopting a K-12 tech tool for your division: 1. What […]