Facing the Hard Stuff
There is no easy way to face our flaws. Facing our flaws while we are alone and in a quiet room may feel uncomfortable. Facing our flaws while we are…
Read MoreBECOME A DETECTIVE!
Bad behavior is frustrating, challenging behavior is aggravating and negative behaviors are infuriating. All of them can also be embarrassing. These are the feelings that you may feel as the recipient or witness of challenging…
Read MoreSUMMER EXCITEMENT!
The sun has been shining warmly, the flowers are in full bloom and beings of all sizes are starting to get summer fever. Schools are winding down and the change…
Read MoreEMBRACING YOUR AUTHORITY TO AVOID POWER STRUGGLES
One of my 3 rules to live by is “Say what you mean and mean what you say”. It is one of the most effective tools I have when engaging…
Read MoreWhy Teacher Training is One Big Boondoggle…And What to Do About It
Lately I’ve been writing a lot about training for educators. It’s certainly an apt time of year to do so as teachers sit through numerous workshops before students arrive. But…
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