The Educator as Expert Builder (Part 2, In the Classroom)
Blog, Biblical Integration, Character Development, Classroom Culture, Discipleship, Encouragement, Spiritual Formation | June 25, 2024
1 Corinthians 3: 10 (NIV) “By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should be careful how he builds.” The primary focus of this devotional is for educators to see their students as...
Why Are Health & PE Courses Treated as Less Than?
Blog, Biblical Integration, Character Development, Educator Insights, Health Education, Spiritual Formation | June 21, 2024
In 2008, a study referenced by the CDC stated “by 2030, 86.3% adults will be overweight or obese; and 51.1%, obese.” As the health crisis in America continues to look grim, I believe there is hope. I believe the hope rests in our students. Though the trajectory of our...
Needing Support Is Not Anything to Be Ashamed Of
Blog, Differentiation, Educator Insights, Effectiveness, Encouragement, Teaching Strategies | June 18, 2024
Have you ever taken the time to stop and think about the number 30? Recently, the number 30 became a significant number to me. More on that in a bit. I started to notice that I was having more difficulty hearing things–my students, the television, conversations,...
Classroom Leadership v. Classroom Management
Blog, Character Development, Classroom Culture, Podcast, School Leadership, Teaching Strategies, The Teacher's Lounge | June 14, 2024
Kelly Tuten, Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator for Virginia Academy, joined our podcast, The Teachers’ Lounge, to present a webinar about how to build a classroom community that lasts. Kelly has 11 years of classroom experience and is now applying her...
The Educator as Expert Builder (Part 1 – For the Educator)
Biblical Integration, Blog, Character Development, Classroom Culture, Discipleship, Faith Learning, Spiritual Formation | June 11, 2024
1 Corinthians 3: 10 (NIV) “By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should be careful how he builds.” “Such a classroom honors one of the most vital needs our students have: to be...