Proud IA School Administrator, former science teacher, former football and track coach, avid outdoorsman, sports fan, Coe College grad, West Burlington HS grad
Many blame the pandemic for why they are burned out. But it’s never the circumstance or event. It’s always our state of mind. During the pandemic many tuned into energy vampires that drained their positive energy. Now it’s time to refuel and create the future with optimism.
Shifting The Monkey- Treat everyone well and as if they are doing the right things – our actions validate the good people and make bad people uncomfortable. Try to treat all individuals evenly and always assume they are doing the right thing. @ToddWhitaker@JaredSmithPhD
I am so excited to share this learning opportunity for everyone!!!! We will look at how Apolied Educational Neuroscience can bridge the gaps in MTSS and so much more!!!
It’s going to be a very important time for this training!!! https://t.co/fcb4J44wDa
It suddenly struck me that that tiny pea, pretty and blue, was the Earth. I put up my thumb and shut one eye, and my thumb blotted out the planet Earth. I didn't feel like a giant. I felt very, very small.
-- Neil Armstrong
2018 was a big year in education research. From debunking learning styles to identifying the effects of classroom decorations, here are the studies every educator should know about. https://t.co/kFFGk5Sdfd
Humans are hardwired to forget. But research shows that strategies like peer-to-peer explanations, regular review, and interleaving can boost retention.
I’m tired of people saying, “We have to prepare kids for the real world.” Truth is many of my students experienced more of the real world by age 10 than I have in 42 years on earth. #truth#thatonekid#kidsdeserveit#edchat