Life Updates
I’m Back—and More Inspired Than Ever to Support Teachers! Hello, friends!It feels so good to be writing this again. After several years away from my website and the teacher community I love so much, I’m thrilled to say: I’m back! And not only am I back—I’m bringing with me a renewed passion for helping teachers […]
Sun, Sweat, and Self-Care: A Florida Teacher’s Summer
When the final bell rings in late May or early June, Florida teachers pack up their classrooms, say goodbye to their students, and head into what many assume is a long, relaxing vacation. While summer does bring a slower pace, the life of a teacher in Florida doesn’t come to a complete stop—it just shifts […]
I’m changing grades and we’re moving!
Hello teacher friends, I am so excited to announce that I’m changing grade levels next year. My husband and I have decided to move to Florida! Part of me thinks that if it weren’t for the pandemic we wouldn’t have made this decision, but part of me has always wanted to live where there are […]
Safari Classroom Transformation!
We are always learning about animals this time of year! One of the recent memories that popped up on my social media was an easy safari classroom transformation my teaching partner and I put together. We used things that we already had and were teaching, but just presented in a fun way! I think most […]
Things That Changed My Classroom
Some tips and tricks for classroom management to see behavior change in your classroom right away! I got rid of my behavior chart… that’s right. I don’t use a behavior chart… at all! Classroom management isn’t easy, and each class comes with its own personalities, trauma, and unique attributes. In reading the research on behavior […]
Welcome Friend!
In my classroom I always refer to my students as “friends”, my husband totally thinks this is weird haha. But I think it helps build relationships. Every student you meet or co-worker you encounter has the opportunity to be a friend. I hope to have the opportunity to help you and build friendships as a […]