The Necessity of Emotional Social Learning Inside our Schools and Classrooms Nothing is more important! “ If we cannot reach them, we cannot teach them.”Read More »The Necessity of Emotional Social Learning Inside our Schools and Classrooms
It was a joy and privilege this afternoon to speak with Michael Bernard Beckwith about the spiritual, emotional and social components that are the foundationsRead More »Interview on the Emotional, Social and Spiritual Disciplines Inside Education with Michael Bernard Beckwith
A Tribute to Educators and the Paradoxes They Meet Each Day What Will You Pack Up and Bring Home? The sun was beaming thisRead More »A Tribute to Educators and the Paradoxes They Meet Each Day
As I college instructor, mentor and supervisor to new teachers in the Indianapolis Public Schools, and a mother to children who are taking the standardizedRead More »The Game Changer… Raising National Science Test Scores
“But Wisdom is proved Right by All Her Children” Teacher Appreciation Remembrances “The difference between good and superior teachers are those that self-reflect, sharing andRead More »Teacher Appreciation and Gratitude
This semester our assessment class was asked to create a “service” project for their final project. This assignment was given with three outcomes in mind.Read More »Teaching “Service” Inside Assessments
I have set up this post for students to share their thoughts, feelings, stories, projects and anything that would showcase their strong minds and perspectives. PleaseRead More »New Post for Students “But Wisdom is Proved Right by All Her Children”
A majority of articles, presentations, panels, academic journals texts and media are focusing on educator effectiveness, student growth and change from aRead More »Who is the Primary Audience in Educational Reform?
“Thinking Beyond the Boundaries in Education through Social and Emotional Learning” Marian University School of Education Conference September 14-15, 2012 September 14- 5:30-7:00Read More »Conference at Marian University/ Thinking Beyond the Boundaries in Education through Social and Emotional Learning
Bullying- Cause or Effect? (Where do we go from here?) We need to begin to embrace and model a compassionate presence inside our homesRead More »Is Bullying …the Cause or Effect? A Community Responsibility and Privilege