The Credible Teacher

I reflect on the idea that we may have students for a reason and it may help if we reflect on why we wanted to become a teacher.

I reflect on a trauma sensitive schools survey I took and some takeaways about what I've learned about myself and teaching since I started.

I tell a story about group work and reflect on the idea of caring about what others think about us and the irony of it all.

I reflect on seeing an old guy at the park and how legacy plays a role in what I do as a teacher and how it might impact the profession.

I reflect on a long week. I share how apologizing to students when I mess up and sticking up for myself as a fellow human may make be a more credible teacher.

I share story of the mistake I made today and how the process of owning our mistakes helps us become more credible and more human in the eyes of our students.

I share story of me going to the eye doctor and asking them who their favorite teacher was and why. I need your story! I ask you to email me your story in an effort to share the impact a teacher has had in your life.

Crazy day at school. I share some thoughts on how I manage days like today in the big picture of what we're doing as teachers. Oh, and self care...

I share a story from class today and how I could have done things differently. Also, why modeling the taking of responsibility is so important.

I reflect on a touch afternoon and a conversation I had with a colleague about growth mindset for students and me as a teacher.