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by Roel Snieder To be honest, I was in doubt whether to write a newsletter on being grateful because this topic is often rehashed around Thanksgiving. But I decided to go ahead for two reasons that are related. The first is that we live in a time when many of us our...

By Cynthia James Teaching is a profession that requires immense dedication, emotional investment, and energy. While educators often focus on the well-being of their students, it's crucial that they also prioritize their own self-care. Without proper attention to their...

By Roel Snieder We all want to be seen and heard, and being seen and heard is particularly important for our students because of insecurities they may be dealing with. But are you, as a teacher, listening? It seems that listening is a simple skill, we just absorb the...

By Cortney Holles "The best way to predict the future is to create it." – Peter Drucker Hello Teachers with Heart, I have been struggling this semester.  And not just in the usual ways of pushing deadlines or getting behind on grading.  I came into this semester in...

by Roel Snieder In the movie “Our souls at night”, Louis is an elderly widower. One night, his neighbor Addie, who is a widow, comes over with a question that she asks with trepidation. Her nights are long and lonely, and she asks Louis if he wants to come over to...

By Cynthia James In the fast-paced world of education, where the demands on teachers are constant and ever-changing, it's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of daily tasks. However, by adopting the "Stop, Look, Pause, Listen" approach, educators can bring...

by Roel Snieder Every meeting is held in a particular atmosphere. The tone of a meeting can be relaxed or stressed. The facilitator can have a hierarchical attitude by running the meeting top-down or participants are empowered to actively participate. Those in the...

by Qin Zhu Teaching extends beyond knowledge transmission or co-construction between the teacher and students; it encompasses a process of building relationships. The quality of the teacher-student relationship profoundly shapes students’ learning experiences and...

By Cortney Holles It’s April and little green shoots are popping out of the earth, reminding us about the cycles of growth and renewal as life emerges each spring season.  I love to notice and savor these changes as the season unfolds.  But in higher education, this...

by Cynthia James Mindfulness has gained increasing recognition in education for its numerous benefits for both teachers and students.  It encompasses practices aimed at bringing one’s attention to the present moment in a non-judgmental manner, fostering...