Teachers
10 Things to Let Go of This Summer (and One to Keep)
Clear the mental clutter and create space for joy, rest, and purpose.
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Weekly Report
Three Good Things
Here are a few small steps toward feeling more present, energized, and grounded in your work and life.
Education
When Students Pull Away: How to Handle End-of-Year Disconnect as a Teacher
End-of-year behavior changes aren’t always about you. They’re often about them — kids grappling with the weight of endings.
STRONG Teacher Newsletter
Bad Day
There's life after a bad day.
Education
Designing a Superhero Science Project with ChatGPT: A Step-by-Step Journey
This post documents how I used ChatGPT to co-create the entire project, from the first brainstorm to the final rubric. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at how teachers can use AI as a powerful planning partner.
Thrive This Summer
Thrive This Summer: A Well-Being Series for Educators
An 8-week well-being series for educators to rest, reset, and thrive this summer. Explore weekly tools and strategies for a happier, healthier, and stronger you.
Why Edify Podcast
🎧 New Podcast Episode: The Chromebook Conundrum – Distraction vs. Learning
In this debut episode, I take on one of the biggest double-edged swords in education today—technology.
Weekly Report
Human Connection
Topics for this week include summer school reading, the importance of human connection in schools and great books to read this summer.
STRONG Teacher Newsletter
Not For Sale
Remember: many of the most powerful life-enhancing things cannot be purchased.
Education
Rethinking the Purpose of Education - Podcast Summary
One key takeaway from the episode is that education must transcend traditional knowledge transmission due to AI's capabilities.
Ruck Reflection
15 Minutes of Silence: The Mental Health Hack You’re Overlooking
Don't underestimate the power of a quiet walk.
Teaching
The Day I Unleashed My Inner... Wounded Chicken?
A sound came out of me that I did not know I was capable of producing. Truly, it was otherworldly.