Beginning of the Year
Back-to-School Toolkit: 6 Posts Every Teacher Should Read
Set your school year up for success with six tried-and-true resources curated during my 26 years of teaching. Practical, actionable, and ready to use.
Teaching
When Kindergarteners Break Down: Understanding the Surge in Tantrums
Kindergarten tantrums are rising. This post explores the drivers, what teachers are seeing, and actionable strategies to support self‑regulation in early learners.
Thrive This Summer
Week 8: Build Your STRONG Start
Wrap up your summer with intention. In Week 8 of the Thrive series, use the STRONG framework to celebrate growth, reset your rhythms, and create a meaningful return to the classroom.
Weekly Report
Math, Curiosity, and Connection
Discover a fresh approach to teaching math with joy and connection. This week's newsletter features the Math Happiness Project podcast episode, practical feedback tips, and five ways to transform math anxiety into curiosity.
STRONG Teacher Newsletter
Two Before Ten
Discover how a morning mindset inspired by Emily Brontë can transform your teaching day. This week’s Strong Teacher Newsletter shares a timeless quote, a practical “Two Before Ten” strategy, and a gentle nudge toward early momentum and grounded strength.
31 Teacher Tips
31 Quick Tips to Get Your Classroom Ready for a New School Year
Discover 31 quick, practical tips to set up your classroom for success this school year. Perfect for new and veteran teachers looking to create an organized, welcoming learning environment without the stress of perfection.
Weekly Report
Happiness and Bright Spots
Happiness is a verb.
STRONG Teacher Newsletter
Simplicity by Subtraction
What is one thing I can subtract—at work or in life—to make more room for what matters?
Education
How Educators Can Inspire Healthy Eating Habits
Discover how schools and educators can guide families toward better nutrition through curriculum, cafeteria choices, and community partnerships.
Thrive This Summer
🧭 Week 6: Strengthen Your Center
Reconnect with your core values and sense of purpose in Week 6 of this well-being series for educators. Reflect, realign, and restore your inner compass before the school year begins.
Why Edify Podcast
The Power of Joyful Teaching with Rosalie Kissmann
In this episode of the Why Edify podcast, I sit down with the incredible Rosalie Kissmann—a lifelong educator and motivational speaker who has made it her mission to redefine joy.
Ruck Reflecction
Why Assuming Good Intentions Can Improve Your Teaching Experience
Discover how the simple mindset shift of assuming good intentions can ease tough interactions and support teacher well-being.