On Saturday, April 13th at Delta High school in Hamilton, the Prom Project held an amazing event. This event is supported by the same foundation who gave my students our grant for our inquiry project, the Hamilton Foundation for Student Success. The Prom Project allows students to pick out outfits free of charge to wear […]
Teacher Appreciation
Let’s Talk About Shame
Author Brené Brown from her book “The Gifts of Imperfection” writes that there are three things that people need to understand about shame: 1. We all have it. Shame is universal and one of the most primitive human emotions that we experience. The only people who don’t experience shame lack the capacity for empathy and human […]
Great Gifts for Teachers
Teachers spend hundreds of dollars on school supplies . Why these are great gifts for teachers: . 1. Boxes of tissue: Always needed for runny noses! 2. Markers: Sharpie markers, washable markers, dry erase markers 3. Plastic bags with closures, all sizes: great for organizing activities and classroom items 4. A heavy duty pencil sharpener: […]