Aflac. Admit it, you all said that in a duck voice, didn’t you? I don’t think I CAN say it without using a duck voice. What is it? Well, it must be just some extra insurance that I have to pay for and … [Read more...]
Profile of a Sustainable Teacher: Part 1
I have been thinking a lot about my career, and have even asked myself if the profession I have chosen is a sustainable one. Sustainable is a magic word these days, and can easily conjure images of … [Read more...]
The Deal Finder: Teachers Turn Your Hobby or Interests Into Cash
Remember those crap.... I mean craft shows that I talked about last blog? Boy, have I learned that just because crafts aren’t my thing (probably because I am not talented enough to make anything), boy … [Read more...]
The Deal Finder: Teachers Sell Jewelry, Make Money and Become Your Own Company
My mom and sister have a tradition. For as long as I remember, they have been going to craft shows. Every year, they invite me and I politely (and sometimes not so politely) decline their invitation … [Read more...]
Spartan Race: What I Learned At The Finish Line
I took part in one of the most difficult, fun, and rewarding challenges of my life. I competed in my first Spartan Race , and it was awesome! It took almost two years for this goal to be realized, but … [Read more...]
Student Interest
“Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations. We will learn … [Read more...]
An Educator’s Experiments in Mindfulness
It has been a highly successful school year. We achieved record test scores and demand for enrollment remains robust. The energy and excitement around our school has been palpable. I am extremely … [Read more...]
K-12 Students and Teachers Need More Nature Time!
TeacherCents is back with more good news about great things happening in K-12 education. Across the USA, there is a growing movement to get children and adults to spend more time outdoors, connecting … [Read more...]
Making Things Happen!
Thanks to the @TeacherCents twitter feed, I came across something about a Maker Faire Conference that got my attention. This led me to discover the Maker Culture. Maker Culture is composed of … [Read more...]
Helpful Resources From Old Friends!
I couldn’t believe what I heard; “Sesame Street will now be cut to thirty minutes in an effort to cater to shortened attention spans.” This was troubling news on so many levels. Suffering from a bad … [Read more...]
