Hey Y’all, Welcome back from the fall break. December can be a demanding month for teachers: you’ve just had one short break and are really...
Building Your Best Teacher Self
Hey ATC Family, I hope you’re having a terrific Tuesday! I know that TESS season can be a lot of work and it requires a...
Weathering the Storm
Growing up in the Midwest, tornadoes are a mythical weather. We prepare and plan, but usually for no reason. We know how to grab a...
Facing Teacher Fears
Want to hear a scary teaching story? I’ve got so many to choose from. Some–like the time I forgot my formal teacher evaluation was scheduled...
You’re Invited!
Brave Vulnerability can be a challenging value to live into. It takes self-awareness and intentional crafting of space for growth. The poem below is a...
Motivation
Happy Tuesday! We’ve spent a lot of time talking about student engagement and motivation for learning in the past few weeks which got me thinking…what...
Facing Change
“Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity, and change.” – Dr. Brené Brown Change is a physically and emotionally exhausting process, and, in today’s fast-paced...
One Month Down!
Help us celebrate all of our fellows on their first month back at school!
New Month, New You
Hi, and happy September! September has always signaled “new starts” for me. It makes me believe that someday fall will actually come, and I will...
Setting Up for Success
Happy Tuesday ATC Family! I hope this email finds you well. Truly! That is not a greeting I use flippantly but a genuine practice I...