The Next Step – More than a Teacher

I Was Just a Teacher… and I Thought I Had No Way Out

I remember the day in December of 2015 when I downloaded a countdown app and plugged in my retirement date: June 30, 2021. I wasn’t sure I could make it. There were still more than six years to go, and I was barely holding on. That school year had brought new administration to our campus,Continue reading “I Was Just a Teacher… and I Thought I Had No Way Out”

Real Talk: The Highs and Lows of Being a Contractor in the EdTech World

I’ve been an educational contractor for over three and a half years now, and I absolutely love it! I’ve had the privilege of working as an independent educational contractor for exceptional companies, including Defined Learning, PowerSchool, and Amplify. My role as a contractor involves taking on various responsibilities: I’m a trainer, a coach, a mentor,Continue reading “Real Talk: The Highs and Lows of Being a Contractor in the EdTech World”

The Final Chapter of One Teaching Story — Now a Sequel!

I…AM…A…RETIRED EDUCATOR! Those are very liberating words for me. My teaching story began a lifetime ago in a 2nd grade classroom and over the last few decades many interesting chapters have been written in that story. My teaching tale has featured a incredible cast of characters, and some interesting plot twists. However, the final chapterContinue reading “The Final Chapter of One Teaching Story — Now a Sequel!”