It is 1972. I pull up my knee socks, buckle up my white patent leather shoes, and race out for the bus. Just like my big brother - I am getting to go to SCHOOL! I am excited! I have a thousand questions, and THIS is where I am going to find out those answers. 

Teachers discuss fostering human connections with students who need it most. Power of human connection at work. Mindfulness helps both educators & students.

Teachers discuss fostering human connections with students who need it most. Power of human connection at work. Mindfulness helps both educators & students.

What is your reaction to that statement? How does this connect with your belief about education? When watching a webinar by Andrew Gael this summer, this slide was presented and the impact, for me, was jarring.

Recently, we held the second annual memorial professional development event for my dear friend and colleague, Nancy Welch. As we race towards our final day of the school year, I would like to share my opening comments and hope that you feel inspired!

This quote shared by Annie Fretter at the NCTM conference this April resonates loudly with me. Some might think this is what we do in a history class, not math class, however, Ehrenworth discusses how this is the exact purpose of ALL disciplines. As educators, it is our social responsibility to disrupt inequity and promote deep and purposeful learning.