Published in ILLUMINATION·5 days agoHow Can Your Budget Survive a Recession?Coupons. Yes, coupons are extraordinarily effective in helping you to manage a budget during economic downturns. I grew up in a middle class household in the 1970s. Times were tough for everyone with an oil crisis and extreme inflation. My parents were very thrifty with their money, and one of…Finance4 min read
Published in Teachers on Fire Magazine 🔥·Jun 19How Will You Spend Your Glorious Summer?For many of us, this past school year was surprisingly more challenging than the previous year. Thrown back to “normal”, we quickly realized the challenges we faced were anything but normal. Students came to school with a variety of needs, traumas, and skills. As teachers, we tried to meet the…Education3 min read
Published in Teachers on Fire Magazine 🔥·May 14So, What About Those Planners?I have been transitioning students to middle school for a long time. I started long before students had email. In those days, we had an established system for training students to keep track of assignments and plan ahead. …Education4 min read
Published in Teachers on Fire Magazine 🔥·Apr 29Universities Are Headed into the Metaverse. What About K-12 Schools?I recently watched Steve Grubbs’ explanation of metaversity on LinkedIn. The video clearly articulates the classroom experience and the possibilities of teaching in the metaverse. Apparently, Morehouse College in Atlanta used the metaverse for part of the pandemic. Yes, the metaverse is already in play. Not only are colleges using…Metaverse3 min read
Apr 29Why Are We Limiting Ourselves with STEM and Humanities?Decades ago, the idea of combining disciplines became part of the educational dialogue. Innovative educators began using connections in history and English to teach Interdisciplinary units. In more recent years, the combination of math and science, or STEM, has become a popular connector. …Education3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Apr 29Your To-Do List SolutionDo you have a long to-do list each day? Do you ever struggle to complete everything on your list? If so, maybe your system needs to be adapted. I often start my week with a nice hefty list of items I will accomplish. I then break it down into a…Productivity4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Apr 27Do You Create Online Courses?Have you ever taken an online course? Do you create online courses yourself? Courses are being created for every topic imaginable these days, and everyone is jumping on board. Creating an online course is a great opportunity to share knowledge you’ve gained and make some money. I have taken several…Education3 min read
Published in Teachers on Fire Magazine 🔥·Apr 26Can Education Follow the Workplace Toward 4-Day Weeks?Over the weekend, I was listening to a CBS News report on the changing workplace. California has a bill in place that would change the work week to four days instead of five. My teenage daughter who was casually listening while on TikTok turned to me and said, “Mom, you…Education3 min read
Published in Teachers on Fire Magazine 🔥·Apr 22Let’s Teach Students How to PlayFriday, March 12, 2021, was a gorgeous day. A bright sun was shining and the temperature was in the 70s. Kids were excited and so were the teachers. We were on the eve of spring break and nothing could break the mood. …Education4 min read
Apr 20Are You Struggling to Include Writing in Your Daily Routine?Incorporating a daily writing habit can be challenging. We read daily habits of famous writers and try to follow their lead. Oftentimes we fail because we feel as though our lives are too committed to write. …Writing3 min read
