Teaching is about more than just planning fun lessons. Use the following steps to use standards to drive your curriculum! I think we teachers all come into the teaching world with a similar mindset. We all have these amazing, fun ideas for the classroom...dreams about being the best teachers that ...
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Meet Crystal
Hi there, I’m Crystal! I’m so glad you stopped by!
I am a Middle Grades English Language Arts Teacher turned Instructional Coach turned Assistant Principal. I have a LOVE for all things curriculum, literacy, data, and SPARKLY!
I hope to be able to share my passion for teaching, coaching, and leadership with you!
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Guidance in Curriculum Design, Data Analysis, Leading Professional Learning, and More
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Privacy PolicyTeachers, take a mental break this summer…
Simply your summer and take the mental break you need. Your mental and emotional well-being depends on it! What a year! It is my hope that by now, you are officially done with your academic year, and hopefully, your administration is giving you some days away without any committee meetings or ...
Teachers, take care of your mental health with these 7 tips…
Use these 7 mental health tips to keep your mind and body healthy during the upcoming school year. You owe it to yourself! Mental health is such a tough topic to address. There is definitely a stigma around it that we can’t seem to break through. When I first became a teacher, I was definitely ...
Education Fashion Tees
If you are looking for fun, punny, and completely relatable education t-shirts, look no further. These shirts come in a variety of styles, colors, and looks to meet the needs of several different educator roles. Have fun shopping around, and I hope you find the PERFECT shirt!
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