STAFF PROFILE – INSPIRING TRANSFORMATION
“Keep improving,” says Empowered’s Ken Chadwick, a former business executive and teacher. “Have students look forward and consider the possibilities ahead.”
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Burning Questions: Using Big Questions That Lead to Big Learning
It was the early days of remote learning. I was staring at a screen full of avatars, as not a single 12th grade student had their camera on. I was talking into the void, unsure if anyone was listening or learning. I missed their faces. I missed their jokes. I missed their interruptions, comments, questions and most of all, I missed the connection. On the screen, I couldn’t see the ah-ha faces or the looks of confusion. I couldn’t tell if they were drifting or most importantly, if they were okay. But then, I asked some big questions, and the magic was back.
STAFF PROFILE – IGNITING PASSION
“Teachers build these relationships every day. They’re the people to champion this idea of how to teach and create the conditions of a classroom that allow students to flourish.” said Mik Love.
TEACHER PROFILE – BE YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF
“I’m not running an ‘attractive’ career tech program. I’m not the Cosmo Lab . . . I’m not a digital media lab . . . I’m not a construction lab that builds actual houses. But that doesn’t mean I can’t be as impactful.”
TEACHER PROFILE – PAYING PMM FORWARD
Jacqueline Valentine, a Empowered Teacher and Business Educator in Austell, Georgia is Ready to Share Her Story at RiseUp Atlanta 2023
Book review: Teacher Burnout
“Teacher Burnout Turnaround” by Tish Jennings may have been written pre-pandemic, but its message has never been more relevant.
Burnout is Just a Meme
Like the passing fads of the hot meme of the week; teacher burnout doesn’t have to be forever! This too shall pass.
Tiny Habits to Make Big Changes for Teachers
Learn how small changes can help make a big impact in our review of James Clear’s revolutionary book “Atomic Habits”.
Building relationships with students in the virtual learning space
One of the greatest challenges of this school year has been building and maintaining relationships with students in the virtual learning space.
TEACHER PROFILE – LEGACY OF SUCCESS
“All teachers say this,” said Andrew Corrao of Kansas City, Missouri, “but (my students) are the reason I wake up and come to school. They inspire me every day.”