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You are amazing
That's the punchline. Thank you for stepping up during this crisis and leading with compassion, understanding, and courage. You inspire me. I hope you have a great day. (Maybe a colleague needs this message? Feel free to forward it on. Better yet, what would a message...
Justin Mewborn: Help Teachers Level up with Reflective Questions
Justin started teaching in 2004 at a brand new school in Forsyth County Ga. Over his 12 years of teaching, he had the opportunity to teach each grade level of Science, lead the creation of an enrichment curriculum and class, and serve in various teacher leadership...
A note on empathy
Some teachers are struggling with their students right now. Some take it personally that work is not being turned in, students are not showing up to video classes, and engagement is low. Here is an idea for your next staff meeting to discuss … What was your home life...
Teacher Appreciation During a Pandemic
COVID-19 has turned the world upside down and many leaders are wondering what to do for teacher appreciation week this May 4-8, 2020. The usual stuff won’t work (like snack carts) so what can we do to spread some love and show appreciation? There are still plenty of...
A crisis too good to waste
The Black Death wiped out hundreds of millions of people. “And yet, despite the horror it caused, the plague turned out to be a catalyst for social and economic change that was so profound that far from marking the death of Europe, it served as it’s...
Jazz Rose: Passion for Learning
Jazz Rose is the founder of J and C Education & Academy. He started in 2004 teaching PE in primary schools. Following demand, Jazz has grown a team of specialist PE, Music, French, Spanish, Art and Drama teachers committed to embedding a passion for learning,...
Was it good or bad?
Years ago a wind swept across the world wreaking havoc and causing much harm. The wind was so powerful that humans could do nothing about it. It blew and blew destroying everything in its path. Homes were knocked to the ground. Majestic trees were uprooted and...
Bonus: How TrustCircle can help during COVID-19
Sachin Chaudhry is an Ashoka Fellow - The ChangeMaker and the Founder/CEO of TrustCircle. Sachin also serves as a Global Advisor for the 'Movement for Global Mental Health.’ Sachin has started a global wellbeing movement via TrustCircle with a focus on Social...
10 Time Blocking Tips
Time blocking is essential to success. It helps you be more productive, but even more important, it helps you focus on what creates the most value for your organization and it prioritizes what you need to be your best. I have been operating from an ideal week since...