Independent Educator

The good, bad and ugly are discussed in terms of my experience “going online.” This explains what worked and what I struggled with as an educator.

Thank you, Vince. You inspired me with your words after winning the local geography bee. I’m gonna use your advice for online education purposes!

Allowing kids to review prior information warms them up to activate learning of the new curriculum and makes them feel like mini-experts in their educational journey. Parents can facilitate this too- It’s easy!

When asked what my dream course would be I stumbled and mumbled but now I have a better answer and I’m planning it out.

Liz Wiseman’s work on multipliers in business leadership applies directly to work in the classroom and education as well. Here’s how to get more out of your students.

Students are Uber motivated on test days so we should teach them before, during and after their assessments.

The learning that occurred from one day of shadowing a student- athlete still pays dividends In my classroom.

February is typically the toughest month of the academic year so let’s focus on what we can and cannot control.

Many students fly under the radar and intentionally underperform and here’s why: fear of success. This may prevent them from giving their all in your classrooms.

Mentors are powerful forces and in my case my college track and field coach served as a mentor in my path to education.