Don’t fake it till you make it–try honesty
Over the last few years I’ve been pulled aside by a few respected colleagues who’ve told me to be less self deprecating and more confident in my abilities. I’ve taken their advice, but for the longest...
View ArticleBringing the Boom: What Hollywood Teaches us about Staying Inspired in the...
If you’ve ever watched a movie in the genre of the Inspirational Teacher, you’ll recognize the formula: there’s a teacher who’s up against an evil administration; or unfeeling, conservative parents;...
View ArticleWhy the International Life Takes Courage
It’s mid-June and we’re down to the last week and half of school. Exams have started, teachers are getting ready to leave for the summer, and many are getting ready to move on entirely. We’re at that...
View ArticleShould we be teaching students how to be happy?
This post is the first in a series exploring happiness and mindfulness in the classroom. One of the most powerful educators I’ve ever experienced was my Critical Theory professor in university. He was...
View ArticleHappiness 101 with Erin Threlfall
In my last post I asked the question, should we be teaching kids how to be happy? Thank you to those of you who wrote in to share your thoughtful comments and resources. To examine the subject further,...
View ArticleSurviving Recruiting Season
I’m a little obsessed right now with finding a job for next August. (Is there such a thing as being a little obsessed?) Perhaps it’s because this is the first year I’ve been a member of SEARCH...
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