Choose to cheat

Choose to cheat

I am just recently married, and know that starting a family is coming in the next few years.  I am constantly thinking, there is no way that I can spend this much time on school while starting a family.  It is good to hear that others have felt this way.  When the time comes to start a family, I feel much better knowing that I don't have to make school my number one priority.  I would much rather "cheat" at school than "cheat" on being a mom and wife.
I am just recently married, and know that starting a family is coming in the next few years.  I am constantly thinking, there is no way that I can spend this much time on school while starting a family.  It is good to hear that others have felt this way.  When the time comes to start a family, I feel much better knowing that I don't have to make school my number one priority.  I would much rather "cheat" at school than "cheat" on being a mom and wife.

Minimum Effective Dose

For math class my objective should be to get them to understand the material not kill them with an overabundance of work just for the sake of keeping them busy.

Minimum Effective Dose

I feel like I often waste time and energy on things that are not necessary or appreciated.  What can I do to use the minimum effective dose?  At school?  At home?

You are your own best PD

I love the idea of going out into the digital world yourself to explore and figure out how to use your technology effectively. I like to say quite often "Consult the Googler!" I always find that in life if you explore learn on your own, you will retain the information better. We need to take charge of our own learning and step out of our comfort zones to do what is best for kids!!!

Choose to Cheat

As a wife, parent, educator, and coach it is important I learn to balance all of my roles. Learning to make time for the most important things will allow me to live a life of less stress and more purpose. There are times in life I need to sacrifice one obligation for another.

You are your own PD

All of these mindset changes start with you. Once you embrace these mindsets, you open your whole teaching experience to a entirely new world. Both you and your students will like it.

Minimum Effective Dose

This is the most important mindset to me.  I am a mom of 4 young children and I do not want to miss out on their lives because I'm too busy working.  However, I NEED my students to get the best of me, too.  This mindset reminds me to be reflective. It also reminds me that more is not always more... and that LESS can be just as effective.

You are your own best PD

You know best what your needs are, so it is really up to you to find the resources you need.  Working smarter, not harder is the key.  Finding trainings (such as this one) will be the first step.  Often in the school setting we do not have much say for PD..but on our own time we do.  The best teachers are the ones that keep on learning.

choose to cheat

Choose to Cheat- I am the parent of three small children.  I have learned to be very selective with how I spend my time and what I agree to do with my time.

Choose to Cheat

Choosing to cheat is the most important to me because I am currently struggling with balancing work, coaching two varsity sports, and spending time with my husband and 1 yr old.