The past few months have been all about transitions for me. I have had a very steep learning curve as I transitioned from my school-level...

This past week I have had the joy of observing several of our beginning teachers in their classrooms and had the opportunity to discuss...

Hope everyone is having a great week, be sure to check out the following information about upcoming Mentor Observations. Mentor...

Over the past month, I have spent a lot of time eating while walking (or not having time to eat), neglecting my personal life, and not...

We are so excited that you have chosen to join Liberty County's team and can't wait to see you at our New Teacher Orientation on Monday,...

Communication is key. Communicate with parents often and be positive in your interactions (Bilton, et. al, 2017). Frontload your...

According to The Tennessee Department of Education Student Growth Portfolio Model: General Teacher Guidebook (2017), “A student growth...

While it is tempting to give students points based on effort, we must keep our grading standards-based and objective. That being said, it...

As you plan your classroom assessments, you will need to choose the format, depending on what you are assessing. Three common types of...

As you begin your classroom journey, one looming question is how can you determine lesson objectives on which an assessment is based?...

This week my family and I are driving cross country for my husband's 2nd (and final) full IronMan race. My students have been prepped and...

Chances are, your classroom will be filled with children from diverse backgrounds. Very few will look like you, dress like you, or go...

Children are best able to learn when they feel secure in their environment. Many of our most at-risk students deal with a tumultuous home...

The single greatest way to increase student engagement and academic achievement among at-risk students is to foster positive...