Our Mission:  To create a collaborative action oriented community among educators around the world to enhance the education profession and the overall achievement of young learners.   Our Vision:  To develop a collaborative and action-oriented global network of one-million primary and secondary  educators. Our Goals:  The Goals of The Teachers Movement are simple… Uphold and Improve the image of primary and secondary educators around the world. Unite primary and secondary educators around the world. Collaborate, strategize and implement effective programs to improve the lives of...

NEW VENTURE It has been several weeks since my last post, and I feel so bad that I have neglected our community.  I humbly ask for forgiveness.  I recognize that I owe everyone my final article on Great Schools, and this will be posted soon.  However, I’ve been a little pre-occupied with the opening of our new school, The Elite Scholars Academy.  This is a new venture, and has truly taken most of my days and nights.  It is an exciting experience, and I truly feel blessed to be involved with such a monumental task. HARD WORK Over two years ago, I was convinced that it was time for me...

It’s been a while since I have written on the blog.  I’ve been extremely busy putting together our newly approved charter school. www.elitescholarsacademy.com I couldn’t have imagined the additional work behind the scenes that would be required to get the school opened and running for the first day.  The typical things like hiring staff, raising money, developing mission and vision statements, logistical and facility planning are expected in the opening of any new school.  I think some of the areas that caught me off guard was the level of red-tape and bureaucracy that is...

As many of you all know, I get very excited about education.  The field of public education is unique as it is one of very few professional fields that require  and expect visible and tangible transformation; both with children and adults.  Education is a transformational process, field and career. As I consider this, I realize that there is true magic in transformation, especially in regards to public education.  Students, teachers, Superintendents, Boards and parents alike are transformed, whether they realize it or not by simply showing up.  The education system is designed in such a fashion...

Kioni Carter, Coaching the Urban Educator 5 Ways to Activate Your Natural Teacher Kioni uncovers five powerful ways to bring out your best teacher by becoming a great coach! Get your 7-Day Audio Mini Course here! Send your questions to submissions@myclassroomrules.com and check back next month to see if I answer it here or on our video blog at www.myclassroomrules.com. 5 Ways to Activate Your Natural Teacher Coach  In case you haven’t figured out by now, I am an educator, but my primary role is that of a coach.  In my opinion, coaching is one of the most important of the helping professions. ...

Do You Know Great Teachers? Acknowledge the Difference They (YOU!) Make   No matter who you are or what your station is in life, you have had teachers.  In nearly all cases, you have experienced those amazing and wonderful teachers; teachers who were acceptable, albeit not inspired; and teachers who were, um, easily classified as less-than-what-anyone-would-have-chosen teachers, given the choice.   As you are reading this post, I want you to think about - and even list - some of the great teachers you know.  They could be kindergarten teachers, third grade teachers, eighth grade English teachers,...

1992 - Present Airforce and Christian Ministry Between 1987 and 1992, my life was significantly and deeply impacted by what I would define as a calling from God.  While serving in the United States Air Force, I felt led to pursue Christian ministry as a Pastor.  After completing my undergraduate education during my tenure in the Air Force, I moved on to seminary to learn more about God, the church and the role of a Pastor.  I attended seminary between 1992 and 1995.  My experiences were amazing, as I was challenged to think deeper and more critically about my life and the pastoral career. ...

Deliberately Design Your Professional Presence - Accessorize & Professionalize Your Look   Accessories are a fabulous way that you can show your style and your professionalism. Attending to accessories gives others the sense that you will attend to their details, as well. If you can’t remember your jewelry and you didn’t find the belt that goes with your pants and if you didn’t polish your shoes and you didn’t iron the shirt that looks like it was at the bottom of a damp laundry basket for a week…(well, you get the picture)   .Then I will wonder if you will...

Build a Word-Rich Environment for Your Students Label Everything in Your Classroom In the vocabulary workshops I've done, I will often suggest that teachers label everything in their classrooms as one of the many ways to create a word-rich environment for their students. The kindergarten teachers, of course, knew all about labeling (chair, table, door, etc.) because this is common practice. The teachers in the other grades (right on through high school) couldn't imagine how they would use labeling. Well.here are some new ways of thinking (all of which you can modify depending on the age and sophistication...

Teachers - Deliberately Design Your Professional Presence Your Clothing and Professional Wardrobe Make no mistake, as a professional educator, your physical presence IS a package and you can decide what that package will be. In this article, we will focus on your clothing. It may seem superficial, and yet, it's one of the easiest areas of your 'package' to address. You don't want your clothing to get in the way of others' perception of your commitment, expertise, and overall ability. Here are some ideas to consider (especially if you are a new teacher or are moving into a new position): Whatever...

CHARTER SCHOOL Besides my book, my most recent adventure and passion is the development of our new Charter School–The Elite Scholars Academy.  The school has been a dream for me for two years, and it is now becoming a reality.  I am most excited about the amazing opportunities I will have to influence many generations of students at our school. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT As the principal of this new Charter school, I have been driven to develop relationships with the best education minds on the planet.  I am so very committed to surrounding myself with excellence, and then to provide the...