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Why You’re Not Boldly Teaching As A Christian (And What You Can Do About It)

Why You’re Not Boldly Teaching As A Christian (And What You Can Do About It)

How to be a Christian Teacher in a Public School? It’s a struggle. My mouth. The number one struggle in the classroom impacting my students would, without a doubt, be my mouth. It’s loud. We chase rabbits down deep, deep holes (and sometimes we don’t make it out). For some I am too direct, too bold, too “extroverty”. I dig group discussions, group projects, and noise. Students will often recommend me to their friends with the caveat, “she’s a little…

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How to Write a Teaching Philosophy [and why non-teachers should have one too]

How to Write a Teaching Philosophy [and why non-teachers should have one too]

Here’s the deal – after working through the process of writing a teaching philosophy a third time, I wish it were required of all professions and positions. It does the heart, mind, and soul good to reflect on our vocation as we are called to serve in every aspect of our days! Read through my experience of creating my philosophy statement and consider the why and how of doing your job well!

Why Don’t Students Ask Questions?

Why Don’t Students Ask Questions?

The desire to avoid a live interaction is high, real, and motivating. Students will find friends to answer phone calls on their behalf. Some will research their instructor’s teaching schedule and purposefully leave a note or paper at their office during another class session. But, here’s the deal… I see teachers doing similar behavior.

11 Inspirational Quotes for Teachers

11 Inspirational Quotes for Teachers

Who doesn’t love some inspirational quotes? The new school year brings excitement, anxiousness, and if we are honest – some grief as we wave “see you later” at summer. Over the summer, I read The Courage to Teach: Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teacher’s Life by Parker Palmer and wow – did I find some encouragement in those pages! Here are eleven of my favorite inspirational quotes about teaching from those pages! Some of the quotes made me feel…

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10 Items to Pack for College

10 Items to Pack for College

Isn’t it wild how much we have in common? There are so many places where teachers and students can meet at a crossroads in experiences, even if used slightly differently. Teachers, we may need that cup of joe for grading 100 papers and students, you may need that caffiene for all-night homework completion, but we both still want that coffee! Find those shared things and create opportunities to build community!

Our Hesitation Doesn’t Wreck God’s Timing

Our Hesitation Doesn’t Wreck God’s Timing

God used my hesitation. My jaw dropped as I read his response. I didn’t know about the meeting and I couldn’t seem to process the feelings of “wow, I really heard God speak” because only He can orchestrate those puzzle pieces into place in such perfect rhythm – even when I already conceding to messing it up by hesitating.

4 Ways To Encourage Students To Dream BIG (Number 4 Is My Favorite)

4 Ways To Encourage Students To Dream BIG (Number 4 Is My Favorite)

If a student brings a dream to you, they already assume you care at some level about their future, hopes, and dreams. The moment a student will share a dream with you, give thanks! Tell them thank you for being willing to share a dream with you and how exciting it is to be a part of the story! Even if the dream is SO wild you could never see it happening, speak care first.