Branching Out Educational Consultants
What if you flipped the script on the first day in a secondary classroom? What if this was the year you chose not to go over the syllabus UNTIL the 3rd or 4th day? Does this scare you or seem like … Continued
I admit, I have not always been a less-is-more sort of person. In middle school, my bedroom was filled with posters, color, and random objects that I collected. One night, though, the objects in my room felt as if they … Continued
Written by Kailene Coffin Ok, fellow admin friends. Let’s chat. Our job is difficult! We keep the school running, do a lot of behind-the-scenes oiling of gears, and poke fingers in the holes of the ship so that we … Continued
Dear First-Year Teacher, Welcome to a profession where you are about to embark on the most creative, challenging, rewarding, and emotionally exhausting journey. I know, I was you almost a decade ago. There was so much to learn and … Continued
“As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.” Proverbs 27:19 The ability to reflect on our practices as teachers is invaluable. This is the process by which we identify strengths and areas of growth. As educators, especially … Continued
Like most teachers, the final class before summer signals a belly-deep sigh of relief. 9 months, 8-10 hours a day, 5-6 days a week, and hundreds of students and families is draining, especially for more introverted teachers, like me. I’ve … Continued
