http://theteachersmovement.com teacher chat, teachers, teaching tools, teacher resources Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:56:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://theteachersmovement.com/?p=430 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 ... http://theteachersmovement.com/?p=426 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 ... http://theteachersmovement.com/?p=422 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 ... http://theteachersmovement.com/?p=416 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 ... http://theteachersmovement.com/?p=413 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 ... http://theteachersmovement.com/?p=406 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 ... http://theteachersmovement.com/?p=408 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, ... http://theteachersmovement.com/?p=403 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 ... http://theteachersmovement.com/?p=399 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 ... http://theteachersmovement.com/?p=394 ?>