by Dr. Tiffany Carr | Mar 5, 2018
A kindness movement came from trying to find a way to show students they can make a difference and giving them something they can have control of. Although the idea of a #kindnesschallenge is not new, I believe now, more than ever, we must explore, as educators,...
by Dr. Tiffany Carr | Jan 15, 2018
Where are we right now? The state of education – in terms of teacher resilience – is bleak. I don’t want to paint a doom-and-gloom scenario, but perhaps it’s time to. Nearly 50% of teachers leave within their first 5 years. They sight lack of support, lack...
by Dr. Tiffany Carr | Dec 31, 2017
It’s the time of year that we reflect on our past, try to enjoy the present more, and look forward to what the future holds. Joy in Teaching has gone from an idea to a very real place for educators to gain inspiration and actionable resources to help them...
by Dr. Tiffany Carr | Nov 17, 2017
Jargon. No one likes it. I personally know multiple educators who have created cheat sheets for themselves just to keep track of all the terms and acronyms they deal with on a regular basis. However, a term that never was mentioned in any professional...
by Dr. Tiffany Carr | Sep 22, 2017
It is a research-based fact teachers’ stress impacts more than just their professional lives. The multitude of stressors can take their toll on the personal lives of teachers, the success and well-being of students, and a school’s overall ability to meet...
