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Do One Scary Thing

Why I keep running hands-on labs even when they go sideways — and 10 ways teachers can scare themselves this month.

Teacher Recovery Can Look Like Adventure (Not a Beach Chair)

Teacher self-care advice usually means a beach chair. This teacher's summer recovery looked more like a float plane, a leaky tent, and a 70-mile bike ride — six real adventures, no highlight reel.

Enough With The Wind Already

A 70-mile bike ride taught me why 'have a good year' isn't a goal — and what actually works for teachers.

The Well That Refills Itself

A STRONG Teacher take on rest, engagement, and refilling the well.

The First Day, Twenty-Eight Years Later

Thoughts at the beginning of my 28th year teaching.

Why Interactive Notebooks Still Matter in the Age of AI

Interactive notebooks aren't outdated — they're more valuable than ever. Here's why paper still matters in AI-driven classrooms, plus free templates and rubrics.

I Hurt Someone's Feelings by Accident. Here's What I Did Next

A meet-and-greet moment went sideways this week. Here's what I learned about owning it, repairing it, and letting it go — plus this week's journaling prompt.

What Are You Saying Yes To?

You don't owe anyone a yes just because it was easier to give. A short reflection on boundaries for teachers.

Before the Chairs Fill Up

One Time, One Meeting

Why I Feel Calm This School Year

Losing longtime teaching partners to retirement was harder than I expected. A reflection on rebuilding a team, and finding my groove again.

The Hedonic Treadmill: Why Nothing Fixes Teacher Burnout for Long

Why does teacher burnout always come back? The hedonic treadmill explains it — and here are 3 ways to actually slow it down.

The Chase That Never Ends

Watch out for the hedonic treadmill.

Teacher Gone Wild

You Don't Regret the Money. You Regret Not Going.

Money spent reconnecting with people you love isn't an expense. It's an investment — in rest, in memory, in the version of you that isn't checking email at a lake.