Oct 30, 2020
THE CONNECTION CHALLENGE
Right now, I know from the friends I have who are spread across the globe, that school looks different for everyone. But one thing that’s the same for every teacher out there is the issue of connection.
Whether you’re in person or virtual, it’s always a challenge to hit your groove and...
Oct 23, 2020
THE IN THE MIDDLE OF IT TEAM “WHY”
Every so often, I like to circle back to why I created this podcast and everything that Team In the Middle of It is all about. Keeping focused squarely on the WHY of In the Middle of It guides everything we talk about and create around here.
If you’ve been around a while, you...
Oct 16, 2020
THIS MESSY LIFE
Lately, I’ve thought a lot about what I’m trying to teach my own teens. About life, about decision-making, about relationships, about how to show up as a human being. And the word that keeps coming up is: MESSY.
MY MAGICAL MIDDLE
When I taught middle school, my subject area was...
Oct 9, 2020
IN THE BEGINNING
I’ve been reflecting so much this week about the humble beginning of my podcasting journey. Thinking back on all the things that inspired me to start it: conversations with my friend (and ex-cousin-in-law); my love of books, my love for teens, the great 13 Reasons Why debacle I experienced with my...
Oct 2, 2020
ZOOM BUSTERS FINALE
I’ve spent the past four weeks immersed in the Zoom Busters my friend, Kellye Abernathy, created for us. These stretching and breathing exercises have helped me as I’ve spent hours at my computer. They’ve also got me thinking about what it means to be focused and present in the moment.