Teachers On Fire
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5 Powerful Daily Rituals for Every Teacher
🔥 How should teachers start every day? 🔥 What are the best ways to organize our workspaces? 🔥 When is the right time to leave the school building? Join me in conversation with Liz Prather as we dig into these critical questions. About This Guest Today’s Teacher on Fire is Liz Prather. A 30-year high… Continue reading
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I Was Called Out by Teachers from Hong Kong
I had a blind spot, and their feedback made me a better educator. “Imma go out with my friends.” It’s so painful. Something inside this former English teacher dies when “I am going to” becomes “imma,” but such is life on the family chat when you have a 19-year-old university student at home. I know… Continue reading
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On the Killing of Charlie Kirk
What’s the teacher’s takeaway from September 10th? Sickened and disgusted. That’s how I felt after learning of the senseless shooting of Charlie Kirk. I’m still processing it. Charlie was a controversial figure. I disagreed with him vehemently on some issues. You probably did too. One thing that every educator can agree with Charlie on, however,… Continue reading
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6 Things I’m Doing to Be A Healthier Educator This Year
What if your health was actually the single biggest factor in job satisfaction? A new school year is under way, and I have two questions for you, colleague. How are you finding the work so far? Are you finding joy in the labor? Here’s something I’ve been thinking about lately: the state of our health plays… Continue reading
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17 Easy Ways to Build Belonging in Your Classroom This Year
You belong here. We’re almost there, colleague. The first day of classes for my Vancouver elementary school is Tuesday. Classrooms are coming together and teachers are hyped. Our theme this year is You Belong. Every educator knows that students learn best when they feel safe, loved, included, and appreciated. This is the work we already do… Continue reading
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