There’s a certain itch that comes around once you’ve been out in the real world for a while — an urge to learn more, do more, be more. Maybe it’s sparked by ambition, or maybe it’s that creeping sense of staleness in yo…
The prospect of attending college often comes with the daunting reality of student debt. However, the landscape of higher education is evolving, offering students creative solutions to pursue their academic ambitions without financial strain. By con…
Embarking on an online degree journey unlocks a world of flexibility and opportunities tailored to fit your lifestyle and career aspirations. It allows you to blend learning with your existing responsibilities, using technology to bridge the gap bet…
If you are looking to make a difference that benefits the next generation, choosing to become a teacher reflects a deep commitment to shaping the future and positively impacting young minds. There are several crucial steps and strategies to consider…
Creating an effective classroom environment is crucial for fostering student success and enhancing the teaching experience. By implementing proven strategies, teachers can establish a well-organized and dynamic educational setting that promotes lear…
Achieving financial resilience is about more than balancing a budget, it's about crafting a comprehensive strategy that sustains your financial health and reduces stress. This guide presented by Dr. Steven Miletto delves into varied tactics to forti…
Article written by Julie Morris Image by Freepik Embarking on your college journey sparks a mix of excitement and anxiety, especially when it comes to finances. As you step into this new phase, it's crucial to arm yourself with strategies that not…
Guest post written by Julie Morris https://.juliemorris.org Image by diana.grytsku on Freepik The path to applying for higher education, be it for college or graduate school, can seem daunting at first. Yet, adopting a strategic approach can…
Guest post written by Julie Morris https://.juliemorris.org In today's fast-paced world, achieving a fulfilling life while scaling the career ladder can seem like a Herculean task. The never-ending pursuit of professional milestones often c…
Graduation will cure overwhelm. This is that time of the year where high schools around the US get ready for the celebration of their seniors who have met requirements for the diploma and are moving on to the next chapter in their lives. It is an aw…
I'll never forget going to dinner with my in-laws in the mid-90s at a restaurant that I loved. We lived in Marietta just north of Atlanta. We wanted to have a nice dinner, not an expensive dinner (don't get me wrong)…but a nice dinner. We wan…
One of my favorite inspirational leadership books is by the author Jon Gordon. The book is called The Energy Bus. If you haven't read it you need to. It will help you approach your days with a positive outlook on what you are about to face, who…
Teaching and being a school administrator have their ups and downs. In our most recent years, thanks to the pandemic, we have had some wearing moments. Dealing with learning how to be a virtual instructor, addressing the kids in a virtual environmen…
There is so much going on today. You may have to take care of leaves in the yard. Make sure that you call your father. Take the kids to extracurricular activities. Get groceries. Plan dinner. Pay the bills. Work with your siblings to plan Th…
If you are seeking a teaching position or really any type of position that requires applying and putting your best you forward perhaps you have heard this before… What makes you different from everyone else? It appears in many…
Seeking a teaching job requires you to think. You need to be purposeful and focused. When I do this type of thinking I have discovered that it is best if I write my ideas down. It is one thing to mean to write it down and then it is another …
Choosing a place to work is as much a fit for you as it is a fit for the school and system. It is important to think about what matters most to you. As a high school principal I often discovered that a candidate for a teaching position knew …
In my last post, I introduced the following 3 questions as important for you as a teaching job seeker to ask and answer for yourself. If you haven't read that article please do so before reading this post. Thanks. So let's get to it. Did you take t…
Completing undergraduate school as a history major and a soon to be teacher, I was stoked. Almost there. It was an exciting time! Student teaching was AWESOME! Looking forward to getting my own classroom understates the energy that I was building wi…