Here’s the secret to building relationships:. Actually like kids. That’s it. No fancy handshakes, no dancing and singing like a fool every morning. That stuff is for show and kids know it. Just like kids. It’s easy. And if you don’t, find something else to do.

Congrats to Taylor and Travis!. I’ll be awaiting my invite in the mail. @tkelce @taylorswift13.

Not having a cell phone policy that restricts usage during the day is educational malpractice.

Reading for pleasure is down 40% over the last two decades, replaced by brain rot, mindless scrolling on Tik Tok. We are doomed.

I am going to filibuster our next faculty meeting.

Can we please stop calling pictures for your 10 year old soccer team, “Media Day.” . Good grief.

Many kids think school is boring, so I don’t understand making them sit through days of PBIS “bootcamp lessons” at the beginning of the year, which are in fact, BORING.

Nature is healing.

Anyone willing to commit to at least one technology free day a week this school year?.

“Dear Mrs Johnson, I am not feeling well and will miss the exam today…”.

Instead of cutesy decorations put this on your #clearthelist lists.

It is time to get my teacher voice warmed back up!.

Reading is a skill that needs to be practiced. Practiced at school, at home, on a long car ride, before bed, in the afternoon on a lazy Saturday.

Progress in the classroom doesn’t always mean introducing something new. It can often mean improving on what already exists.

Thank your custodians. They’ve worked tirelessly all summer to make your buildings and grounds shine!.

Ban cellphones .Read physical books.Limit Chromebook usage.Teach don’t facilitate. This is the way.

Teachers, you set your classroom expectations on day 1, but you have to reinforce them every day thereafter.

What on earth ever possessed me to tweet this?.

Calling a student “lazy,” is in fact, lazy.

I always gerrymander my class roster every year.

Memorization is a key component of the learning process.