Sharon Eagen: A Life of Growing and Learning

Blog, Educator Insights, Effectiveness, Pedagogy, Reflection, Teaching Strategies | November 10, 2022

We recently interviewed Sharon Eagen, long time educator of students and teachers, whose thirst for learning has led her to pursue learning, training, and coaching opportunities across the country and around the world. While her story may or may not be too different...

The Positives of Christian Education

Blog, Faith Learning, Reflection, School Culture, Student Outcomes | June 23, 2022

As I think about topics to address concerning Christian education, I often find myself focusing on cautions and pitfalls. Things that Christian educators should watch out for and work to fight against. While I think these are important things to write about, it feels...

4 Essential Questions Our Graduates Must Be Able to Answer

Blog, Faith Learning, Reflection, School Culture, School Legacy, School Mission | June 14, 2022

I recently watched our class of 2022 walk across the graduation stage, and I asked myself as their senior Bible teacher if I had done enough to prepare them for the onslaught of anti-biblical ideologies they will surely face at the university level. My answer: I don’t...

Going the Distance: A Reflection on 36 Years in Education

Blog, Encouragement, Reflection | June 2, 2022

Editor’s Notes: Renee is CT Certified, leads the accreditation efforts at her school, and serves on accreditation teams. In addition to these words of perspective and encouragement, you can hear her advice to teachers and administrators facing accreditation in this...

What’s In It For Me? Making Curriculum Mapping Work for MY Good

Blog, Curriculum Mapping, Reflection, Teacher Clarity | May 30, 2022

Saved By The Bell was one of my all-time favorite television shows growing up. I’ll never forget sitting at the kitchen table with a bowl of cereal watching reruns before getting ready to hop on my own bus to school. The slapstick comedy, the relatable characters, and...

Growth and Grief: A Cautionary Tale

Blog, Effectiveness, Reflection | May 6, 2022

Like many teachers, I like to view myself as an innovator when it comes to my instructional practices. As I grew from a novice to a more experienced practitioner, I prided myself in being willing to try new things, applying what I was learning from the experts in my...