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Williamstown here I come!

Monday, August 9th, 2010


Tomorrow morning I make the pilgrimage with many other Massachusetts teachers to WiIlliamstown, MA  for my second year at The Massachusetts Teachers Association Summer conference 2010 being held at Williams College.

 

I am excited to be presenting Balance Before Burnout:  Make a plan to beat stress which is the course that explains the basics in regards to teacher stress and the Balance Reserves that are truly the backbone of The Whole Teacher.

 

After attending last year I am looking forward to meeting more fellow educators that amaze me with their professionalism and passion.  I loved connecting with people from across the state.  I am also looking forward to the quality workshops which I know I will give me nuggets of information to help me start the school year off strong.  I also am anxious to walk around the perfectly "New England" town of WIlliamstown and poke my head into the variety of shops, theaters, and museums (of few of which are free).

 

But most of all I am looking forward to a piece of quiet alone in my dorm room where I will have some free time to continue working on some exciting changes coming to The Whole Teacher.  I have a big vision for The Whole Teacher and the pieces are definitely coming together.  I promise that when I return I will be sharing some more details on what's to come and what it means for you.

 

I will be blogging from the conference so keep an eye out tomorrow and see what tips I have picked up throughout the day.  Who knows?  Maybe I'll even film the next video edition of The Whole Teacher TV from the WIlliams College Campus.  Until then … adios.

 


 


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Summer suffering?!? No way!

Friday, July 9th, 2010

Ah, summer, what power you have to make us suffer and like it.  ~Russel Baker


This July started with record temps in Massachusetts, and it is easy to join the complaining, but … it is vacation and it is summer and I "like it"!
 
It is difficult to stay as busy as I planned with these high temps, especially since we haven't put our air conditioner in the window yet, but I am using it as a time to slow down and go inward.  I am moving slower, but I feel like my brain is percolating with ideas for the summer and next year. 
 
Action steps:

  • Go slow.  Take this time to move slower on purpose.  Find one thing and really focus on it.

  • Re-energize.  Now is the time for naps and self-care.  Take time to recuperate from the harried end-of-the-year schedule.

  • Take the time to smell the flowers.  Summer in New England is very different from our gray February and Marches.  Appreciate the now!

  • Be a kid.  What did summer vacation mean to you when you were 10?  Find your inner child and have some fun.  Ice cream melting down your arm?  Jumping salty waves?  Soaking in the sprinkler?  Whatever it is, find some time to fit it in.

  • Enjoy the now!







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