Good morning, and happy Wednesday! I'm coming to you on my first day out of quarantine - WOOHOO!! My mom and dad are finally on the mend, and I am so grateful! While my daughters and I enjoyed our time at home, they particularly liked popping into the Google Meets that I had with my classes, I think they're ready to do their schoolwork with their teachers instead of "Mrs. Mom!" I've learned during ... Read More about Leading a Lesson with Quizizz
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3 Reasons to Read Illuminate Before School Starts
Hey, all! Happy Tuesday! We're officially in the second half of summer - if you're like me, the Fourth of July marks the halfway point. My back to school dreams have started and my wheels have been turning, thinking about changes and updates I'm making in my classroom for the new year! Are you looking for ideas and energy to jumpstart your back to school planning? Illuminate is the book for you! ... Read More about 3 Reasons to Read Illuminate Before School Starts
Illuminate Summer Learning Series
Happy Sunday, friends! I'm entering the third week of my summer vacation, and my daughters are already starting to argue, whine, and complain that we haven't done anything "fun." We've been to see the new Aladdin (two thumbs WAY WAY up!), been to the park, our hometown fair, won three goldfish (one is still living!), been to the library, and made multiple trips to Panera. We're doing all sorts of ... Read More about Illuminate Summer Learning Series
3 Reasons to Read Illuminate Before the End of the Year
Hey, all! Happy Friday to you and happy first day of Easter Break to me! I am READY for a break - I'm sure you know exactly how I feel. It's the end of the year, teachers and students alike seem to be hitting a brick wall and motivation can be lacking. Do you need something to light a fire in you to end the year with enthusiasm and energy? Illuminate is the book for you! Here are my top three ... Read More about 3 Reasons to Read Illuminate Before the End of the Year
Remembering My Why – Teaching with Technology
Happy Saturday, friends!! You made it to the end of the week! I'm writing to you today from my kitchen counter, feeling so glad to finally be home after a whirlwind week of speaking at seminars throughout the eastern part of the United States. When I say whirlwind, I really mean WHIRLWIND week! I flew from STL to Chicago and then to Rhode Island on Sunday, presented an all-day session in ... Read More about Remembering My Why – Teaching with Technology