To Cali, with Love
The southern California fires have created an unprecedented disaster. I don’t know what those impacted need right now, I will defer to others who do. But I do know that the current fires are permanently impacting the lives of hundreds of thousands of school-aged children both directly and indirectly. But it is not just this current crisis.
More than one direction ^
When we talk about self-care and wellness, we almost instinctively expect calm and tranquility. In my opinion, the opportunity to get uncomfortable a bit, to stretch and grow in new ways, is an important part of being a healthy, balanced individual.
To laugh or cry?
As an educator, April Fool’s Day leaves me a bit curious - what is the relationship between humor and Social Emotional Learning implementation? And if there is room for joke telling in classrooms that prioritize SEL, where is the line?
Love Lessons
A few years ago, my five years old son and I attended a Valentine’s Day themed family yoga class offered by a local yoga studio. It was our first time attending a yoga class together, and we probably spent more time laughing than stretching.
Measuring Growth
Mondays are soccer practice days. Which means that us parents stand at the edge of the grass, six feet away from each other and make small talk while our children run up and down the field.
I am not okay.
January 5th was day two of training. I had the pleasure of spending time with a wonderful group of high school educators excited to take a deep dive into Restorative Practices. And then January 6th happened.
Anchoring Down to Connect with Students
I once had the pleasure of hearing Trish Shaffer speak. As Social Emotional Learning Coordinator, she proudly shared the great work taking place in Washoe County schools, a district right outside of Reno, Nevada.
Putting All of the Pieces Together
The phrase Social Emotional Learning came into my life in 2015. Though SEL implementation has been around for decades, the schools and districts in which I worked had not yet embraced whole child education with that particular lens.
From the Outside Soaking In
I was walking home in the rain last night. It was not as serene as it may sound, absolutely nothing like the pivotal “life makes sense to me now” moment in a romcom.