What’s In It For Me? Making Curriculum Mapping Work for MY Good
Saved By The Bell was one of my all-time favorite television shows growing up. I’ll never forget sitting at the kitchen table with a bowl of cereal watching reruns before getting ready to hop on my own bus to school. The slapstick comedy, the relatable characters, and...
Growth and Grief: A Cautionary Tale
Like many teachers, I like to view myself as an innovator when it comes to my instructional practices. As I grew from a novice to a more experienced practitioner, I prided myself in being willing to try new things, applying what I was learning from the experts in my...
Nurturing the Teacher’s Spirit: Peace in the Midst of Today’s Storm
Blog, Reflection | April 21, 2022
Written April 1, 2022 After experiencing the following this morning I felt led to share it with you in the hopes that it brings you encouragement and inspires courage, faith and trust in God in the present that he will provide His peace in the midst of whatever...
My Big Mistake: How to Advocate for Curriculum Mapping
I’ve made plenty of mistakes over the decades of my semi-illustrious career, but this one ranks amongst the biggest. I write in order that others may not follow my footsteps down this path. In other words, in humility I say, “Do what I say – not what I did.” Here’s...
Should We Plan for Silence in Our Classrooms?
Announcements, Blog, Curriculum Design, Faith Learning, Reflection, Spiritual Formation | February 10, 2022
During a Veteran’s Day chapel, an ex-marine spoke about the silence he experienced as part of holding the enemy line. Knowing rifles were pointed at him, he stood for hours in silence and faithfully performed his duty. In that silence, his mind had time to reflect on...