Blogs
Tips for Dynamic Read Alouds
You don't have to be a professional actor to read dynamically to your class. This blog post accompanies Episode 86 where I share tips to make your read alouds more entertaining for your students. Adjusting your pace and/or volume, for example, can make your reading more captivating.
Meaningful Math Games
This blogpost is chock full of math games that were discussed in Episode 81: Meaningful Math Games with Ann Elise Record and Dr. Nicki Newton.
The Teacher As Actor Part 4: Confidence and Respect
In the fourth blog post in the Teacher as Actor series, Melissa shares two videos about body language and exuding confidence.
The Teacher As Actor Part 3: Speaking to a Legend
Melissa, fresh off her Zoom chat with Milton Justice, reflects about the talk they had. Milton is an Emmy and Oscar winning producer, a well respected acting teacher, as well as the author of a book, I Don’t Need an Acting Class, and the host of a podcast with the same name. Episode 71: The Teacher As Actor with Milton Justice will be available on 11/6.
The Impact of MLMs in Schools by Sarah Haidar
Guest blogger, Sarah Haidar shares her thoughts about the impact of MLMs in our schools. Make sure to listen to her on Episode 61 of the podcast as well.
Zooming in on Work/Life Balance
Students benefit from teachers who understand the importance of having a work/life balance. In this post, Melissa shares her journey in trying to work smarter, not harder.
“Past Mistakes”: A Guest Post by Michael Earnshaw
Michael Earnshaw, principal and cohost of the podcast Punk Rock Classrooms shares his thoughts on leadership and sharing your passions and your past.
The Teacher As Supportive Practitioner: Guest Post by Robyn Bratica
Robyn Bratica shares about social emotional learning.
The Teacher as Firefighter: Noticing the Signals and Venting
What does firefighting have to do with teaching?
The Teacher As Music Educator: Guest Post Holly Hudson
Holly shares about teaching music in an urban school and how COVID is effecting her students’ education.
The Teacher As Mathematician Guest Post by Ann Elise Record
Subtraction is the Achilles’ Heel of our Students: But it Doesn’t Need to Be
The Teacher As Paranormal Investigator: Reading the Energy in the Classroom
Checking in on student engagement in brick and mortar or online.
The Teacher As Change Agent: Project Based Learning and Design Thinking
Tapping into authenticity and student interest.
The Teacher As Extreme Cleaning Specialist
Practical ideas inspired by my conversation with Matt Paxton.
The Teacher As Connector: Growth Mindset
Help students with self-directed neuro-plasticity.
The Teacher As…Podcast Launch on 7/19!!
Celebrating The Teacher As… podcast launch on 7/19!