with Wynn Godbold
I hope you are in the mood for a little bit of movement. That’s what we’re going for. Believe me- this is not movement for weight loss or exercise or even because someone said you have to. Check out today’s video to see why we’re going to shake our tail feathers a bit. Have a super day and after the video do a dance or something. You’ll see what I mean. PS- Be sure to leave me a comment about your movements under the video. I want to celebrate YOU! … [Read more...]
Today, I am giving you permission to LIVE A FULL LIFE. Yep, I want you- in fact, I CHALLENGE you to get out of school mode and into living. My theory is this; if you live- fully live- outside of teaching/school/work… you will bring so much more authenticity to your teaching it will totally up the level of engagement your kids experience. Sounds crazy doesn’t it? “Go live life outside of your profession and you’ll be more effective.” You might be surprised at the difference my charge to you will make in student engagement. I had a huge “ah- ha” a few weeks back that … [Read more...]
My Zap of Wisdom for you today involves a three step plan for getting out of overwhelm. This is the time of year that teachers tend to get in over their heads. So, let me help you out. Overwhelm is a real buzz kill. I don’t want you suffering this. So, get your cup of coffee, tea, or glass of wine… and enjoy. Before you watch, there is one other thing I need to let you know. Prior to this week, I was trying to jam a video into 6 minutes or less and that was not working for me. I felt rushed. Don’t you hate that feeling? So, starting today and going forward, I will not … [Read more...]
Oh boy. This is a first for me. I am "on the road" of course working with teachers- that part isn't new. But while I'm here in West Virginia I've been turning on the TV in my hotel room. That's where the OH BOY starts. I've become addicted to the Hallmark channel's Christmas movies. Sappy stories with predictable endings. What's the attraction to this cheese? Perhaps it is the mere escape to a world where things like: love, miracles, happy endings, giving, sharing etc. exist in excess. Tell me, who doesn't need a little more of the good stuff. At every turn these days I hear tell of … [Read more...]
Is Teaching Draining You?
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…I have had terrific feedback on yesterday and you should feel super good on what you did. The enthusiasm for assessment is stunning
