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How Discovery’s Gold Rush Teaches us a Lesson on Reaching our Reluctant Learners

One of my favorite shows is Discovery’s Gold Rush. Gold Rush is a show that follows the adventures of different camps of gold miners. I have been following the show since its first season, and I find it fascinating how these miners dig for gold in the Klondike of Alaska. I wish they would watch […]

Stop Hoping – The Key to Success in the Classroom

Stop Hoping – The Key to Success in the Classroom

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” – Peter Drucker I found this quote so true, especially in the classroom. When you arrive at school each day, you are hoping for a good day. You’re hoping that the kids will behave, and you hope that they will participate and learn. You’re […]

Do Your Students Think You’re Cool?

Do Your Students Think You’re Cool?

Did you know that today, February 1, is Harry Styles’ birthday? I know what you’re asking. “Who’s Harry Styles?” Harry Styles one of the members of the singing group, One Direction. Duh! A great strategy for getting students engaged in a lesson is to inject some element of what is cool to your kids in […]

10 Ways to Politely Walk Away from Poison Teachers

10 Ways to Politely Walk Away from Poison Teachers

One of the greatest dangers to the success of a new teacher is the influence of what I call Poison Teachers. Poison Teachers are those teachers who spend their time complaining about everything and everyone. They complain about the students. They complain about the parents. They complain about their workload. They complain about other teachers. […]