Friends, family and teachers make excellent referrals to school counsellors.
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(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Teaching the Tough Topics
In every age there are those topics that are the “tough” ones. We know there are valuable lessons there, but the content isn’t directly in the curriculum. Sometimes we skirt around them because they’re often controversial.
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(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...On Social Intelligence (SI) and Emotional Intelligence(EQ) Curriculum in Schools
“People don’t leave companies- They leave bad bosses”- D. Goleman
My ah ha moment during our staff meeting today when we were discussing the pros and cons of promoting Google hangouts was: “If I force a child to come to me they will never come, if I flex and meet them where they are at they can be drawn”.…
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Music a Way of Connecting Souls Together.. and other reasons I can’t give up band camp
When I was 12 I was really a bit lost… no longer a kid but not quite fitting into the preppy world I needed to find a place where I belonged.
Then along came DCI- Drum Corp International and my life changed for the better.…
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Emotional Contagiousness: + Social Collective Emotion creates the positive energy found in THE WAVE, FLASH MOBS or even LIP DUBES
With the trend in schools towards text messaging, e-mails home and blogs there is still a need for a little face to face interaction in order to solidify the relationship between team members.…
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Where are the Computer Teaching Jobs
Today, …I blog with a purpose. With 21st century education being on top of the educational hit list, I find myself utterly shocked at the lack of postings for Computer Technology Teaching Positions. Even the computer integrator positions have gone down drastically. Continue reading
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Reflections Around Resonant and Dissonant Leadership: What’s Relationship Got to Do with it?
This week I began another MOOC adventure. I am taking Coursera’s Inspiring Leadership Through Emotional Intelligence! with Richard E. Boyatzis, Ph.D., Distinguished University Professor, Professor of Organizational Behavior at Case Western Reserve University (see above if you would like to see his pic).…
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Why do You Teach?
I believe this quote sums up how I feel.
As I get ready to rejoin the public education system. It has not been without some fears or hesitations. I am a strong believer in student relationships and connections. I have found the more I foster these relationships and connections no matter how small, I and my subject matter come to life for my students.… Continue reading
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