Category: Teaching Tips & Tricks
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Voices From the Field Panel – Noyce Summit 2023
I love to share about small town America, and about how many opportunities are available to those who live there, even if those opportunities aren’t immediately obvious. In June of 2023, I was invited to speak on the Voices From the Field Panel at the NSF Noyce Summit with 5 other Noyce Fellow teachers. We…
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Top Ten Tips for New Teachers
Congratulations! Diploma in hand and certifications acquired, you are ready to step into your own classroom! It is a scary but exciting time, and it can be hard to know where to start. Here are some tips to help you establish a positive and effective learning environment: Build Positive Relationships Take the time to get…
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Taking Care of the Little Things
Depending on who you ask or which search engine result you click on, I’m either the youngest of the Millennials or the oldest of the Gen Z. I wore Soffe shorts and danced to Soulja Boy. I got my first cell phone (a turquoise LG Scoop) for my birthday in 8th grade, only a few…
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What I’m Looking Forward To in the New School Year
The summer has hardly begun, and I plan to enjoy it immensely, yet I’m looking forward to the fall and start of the school year. Here are five things I’m doing this summer to prepare for back to school season: Building Relationships Living in a small community, there are plenty of opportunities to build positive…
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