Jan 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
By Roel Snieder I love the idea of the creative spark. Creative ideas come out of no-where, and that is why we liken these flashes of inspiration to a spark. That comparison is well chosen, a spark is a bright flash of light which symbolizes creative growth. But there...
Dec 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
By Qin Zhu As STEM educators, we are often confronted with a critical question: Is there a place for emotion in our classrooms? Will prioritizing the emotional dimension of education or compassion compromise the rigor of STEM disciplines? Rigor is often considered as...
Nov 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
Nov 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
Oct 28, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
Oct 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
