Unlocking Potential: Why Changing Our Mindset About Struggling Learners Changes Everything
When we talk about student success, it’s easy to fall into a trap: defining learners by their deficits. But what if the real issue isn’t the learner, it’s the label? What if our system, and the expectations that come with it, are limiting the very students we’re...
From Chaos to Confidence: Why Personalized Learning Strategies Help All Learners Thrive
Let’s be honest—today’s classrooms are more complex than ever. We’ve got fast finishers, slow processors, fidgeters, dreamers, doodlers, and kids who ask, “Why are we doing this?” before you’ve finished giving directions. It’s clear that one-size-fits-all teaching...I asked ChatGPT what cartoon character best represents me… Guess what it came up with!
Here’s what ChatGPT said about me: Based on what I’ve learned about you from your writing, teaching, and professional work, I would say the cartoon character you most resemble is Ms. Frizzle from The Magic School Bus. Here’s why: Energetic Teacher and...
Learning Starts with Safety: How Classroom Culture Sets the Stage for Growth
Before any real learning can happen, students must feel emotionally safe. They need to know they are seen, valued, and part of something bigger than themselves. That is why the foundation of classroom culture is not content, curriculum, or pacing guides. It is...