We hope and pray that each member’s home will become a true sanctuary of faith, where the Spirit of the Lord may dwell. Despite contention all around us, one’s home can become a heavenly place, where study, prayer, and faith can be merged with love. #GeneralConference
"Great teachers focus on expectations. Other teachers focus on rules. The least effective teachers focus on the consequences of breaking the rules." Reading Todd Whitaker's What Great Teachers Do Differently
Never underestimate the power of knowing your students. Open the door to limitless possibilities through building rapport & meaningful relationships! 🚀
#edchat#leadupchat#joyfulleaders#kidsdeserveit
Michael Fullan Sees Global Momentum for Deep Learning "It's qualitatively bigger than anything we've seen in 50 years." @michaelfullan1#NPDL@NewPedagogies https://t.co/Ay7pIadhKk
Grades are rarely successful at teaching students about responsibility, time management & organization (many adults still struggle).
Instead, an overemphasis on grades creates a culture of compliance.
In reality, grades should be about an evidenced demonstration of learning.
President Eyring said there is much talk today about what it means to minister. “Elder Featherstone believed ministering is to lead people to do the things that will, in the long run, make them happy.” https://t.co/WtQlng0TAy
I love this quote and agree with it in so many ways...We just need to remind ourselves that in so many years of education, "one" champion is not enough. Rita Pierson's words always are near to my heart and have influenced me greatly!
Teaching is hard work; and sticking with it long enough to get good at it requires a level of emotional #resilience most other jobs will never require @cultofpedagogy @artofcoaching1 https://t.co/ZtSxLtRcnp #edchat#teachchat#selfcare#ntchat
Each one of us has a deeply rooted need to feel respected, valued, and appreciated.
- Jim Quigley, Emeritus CEO of Deloitte and Touche
#ASDGameChangers
The Alpine District Board of Education and Cabinet announce the appointment of John Hanks as principal of Mountain Ridge Junior High, effective July 1, 2018. Mr. Hanks has served as an assistant principal of Lehi High School for the last six years.