Never Underestimate the Power of Teachers to Mitigate Childhood Mental Health Difficulties
Early in my career as a teacher, one of my 9th grade students came early to my 8th period class to explain why she had been absent for the past… Read more »
Early in my career as a teacher, one of my 9th grade students came early to my 8th period class to explain why she had been absent for the past… Read more »
I recently spent three days in training with mental health professionals at the Traumatic Stress Institute in Connecticut. Our trainers were experienced therapists who work for the Klingberg Family Centers… Read more »
When presenting to groups of school principals, I’ve found it helpful to use imagery to help principals picture classroom activities and interactions that help students, even those who struggle with… Read more »
More than half the adult population has at least one ACE. Those who have 3 ACEs are twice as likely to develop heart disease. Those who have 4 ACEs are three times… Read more »
I began my career in education as a music teacher. Getting the starting note on the right pitch was critical to the performance of the entire song. The same can… Read more »
A Kindergartener listens intently as an older child chats enthusiastically about the seed-growing project displayed on the table before them. The older child is now asking the Kindergartener questions like… Read more »
Brains love Novelty Brains love Relevance Brains love Movement Brains love Social Interaction Brains love Visuals Brains love Music Brains love Pattern Brains love Feedback 1. Novelty – This is… Read more »
Ten years ago as I prepared for my first year as an elementary principal, I thought about the school culture and envisioned a warm, caring, joyful atmosphere where students supported… Read more »
I was asked why I have this passion to work instead of “just relaxing” and doing whatever “retired” people do. I blurted out to my friend, in half-jest, “because I wasn’t… Read more »
Power is very magnetic. We are drawn to those who seem to hold the power to make things happen. We are charmed by politicians who exude confidence and the power to make a… Read more »
I believe everyone has an underlying life mission and set of beliefs that when applied to our vocation can lead to our success and happiness. I believe that usually life “unfolds”… Read more »