Power of the Written Word
“The ability of writers to imagine what is not the self, to familiarize the strange and mystify the familiar, is the test of their power.” Toni Morrison … Continue reading
Creating Active Learners First
If you are a regular visitor to principalaim, you know how important educational technology is to me; however, educational technology means more to me than simply employing the latest bells … Continue reading
The Power of Imagination
I believe it is essential to foster a child’s imagination … “Knowledge without imagination is never enough.” tlb Source
Building Strong Children
Like so many of my peers, I can remember the moment I decided to become a teacher. My moment came during my sophomore year in high school when I first … Continue reading
Do’s and Don’ts of Teaching Black History | Teaching Tolerance
Teaching the contextual nuances of history can be extremely difficult especially in isolation during a thirty-day period. Yet, each year, we ask teachers to breathe life and give shape to … Continue reading
Educating the Head and Heart: Key to Whole-Child Education
I am often asked what whole-child education is or what it looks like? I believe it is a simple equation that comes down to this: IQ+EQ=Success. Let’s remember we are not … Continue reading
“Rewriting the Rules:” Building Confidence in Young Girls
Last fall, the folks at Always launched a campaign to combat negative stereotypes associated with young girls, ages 10-12. The campaign’s focus – removing the stigma associated with the phase … Continue reading
Lead Like a PIRATE – Passion AND Patience
Originally posted on Shelley Burgess:
If you are an educational leader, I hope you lead with PASSION! Highly effective leaders are passionate. They know who they are, they know what…
It is their childhood… help make it an amazing one
Originally posted on Time Space Education:
Life is short. Childhood is even shorter. Children deserve to come to school and be excited, challenged and motivated. We have our students, in…
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