Two videos that inspire me..

This first video was recorded at a back-to-school pep rally in Dallas, Texas! This 11-year-old boy gives an amazing speech about believing in all students and how a teacher's influence goes far beyond the classroom.

This second video is one that reminds me that kids are amazing and that we need to set high expectations for all students!

What Teachers Make-Taylor Mali

I first saw this video in one of my teacher education classes at Michigan State and it still resonates with me today. When I am feeling stressed that my bank account is running low or I need to be inspired I always turn to this video. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have! This man is a true inspiration!

P.S. If you get a chance, watch other videos of his on youtube. A couple have choice words in them so they should not be shown in an elementary classroom, but I really enjoy "The The Impotence of Proofreading" as well :) 

Hello & welcome to my blog!

Over the past few years I have bookmarked, pinned & stored a multitude of great ideas that I hope to use in my future classroom. I am using this blog as a way to share these ideas with other educators who have a passion for creativity and out-of-the-box thinking as it relates to the classroom. Click on my links to the right to see some of the things that I love! Enjoy :)