Teachers are the heart and soul of education
And I’m passionate about supporting them to get the job done Last week I had the pleasure of teaching seventh graders for three days in a...
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Kristen Henry
- Apr 7, 2019
- 2 min
Respond please: Meet Strand 3
This strand helps teachers determine how students should be responding to material they read, listen to, and watch. Strand 3 is all about...
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Kristen Henry
- Mar 31, 2019
- 3 min
Comprehension & Text Complexity - Meet Strand 2
Strand 2 may look a little familiar – just a little name change, same ol’ comprehension skills you found in Figure 19. But don’t forget...
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Kristen Henry
- Mar 24, 2019
- 2 min
Meet the New TEKS
Each week, I’ll focus on a different strand, helping us all get to know our new standards just a little bit better. We’ll start with...
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Kristen Henry
- Mar 16, 2019
- 3 min
Back from Break: Setting Intentions for Spring
You’re relaxed and revitalized – keep that going into the spring by being intentional with your habits Spring Break is coming to an end,...
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Kristen Henry
- Mar 7, 2019
- 2 min
Take the break...really!
In what seems like the busiest time of the year, it can be hard to unplug. Just do it! Spring break is here, and we all need the break....
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Kristen Henry
- Mar 3, 2019
- 2 min
Opportunity & Looking Forward to the New
With new standards and materials on the horizon, it can be easy to be stressed out, but it’s really an incredible opportunity. It’s a...
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Kristen Henry
- Jan 21, 2019
- 2 min
We still look up to the skies
With thoughts of discovery or even inspiration, we still look skyward with awe. Clearly, there is still room for wonder and inquiry. It...
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Kristen Henry
- Jan 13, 2019
- 3 min
My Guiding Light: What's good for students
It isn’t really my New Year’s resolution, but it is something that is strengthening into the New Year… and as I get older. Maybe it’s...
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Kristen Henry
- Dec 16, 2018
- 2 min
Finding hope in your classroom during the season of hope
Educators can find support and hope in community with their fellow educators I love the lights, and the music, the holiday parties....
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Kristen Henry
- Dec 3, 2018
- 2 min
Dear New Teacher: Listen to Your Coach
The advice is all about making your life in the classroom better, and most likely easier. Trust us, we know a few things. At the...
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Kristen Henry
- Nov 20, 2018
- 4 min
Reflections: Giving Thanks & Building Equity
Sometimes the big stuff gets lost in the details of the everyday hustle I recently had the privilege to attend a day of thinking all...
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Kristen Henry
- Nov 11, 2018
- 2 min
Dear New Teacher: Be Open to Coaching
I’m starting this series to reach out to new educators and the coaches that help them. And experienced teachers, you’ll probably find...
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Kristen Henry
- Nov 4, 2018
- 4 min
Goal #1: Self Care
Sometimes learning to take a step back is the most important lesson and your priority goal It wasn’t long after I started working with...
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Kristen Henry
- Oct 21, 2018
- 2 min
Welcome to The Balancing Act
In the world of education, it's all about finding balance Being an educator is really all about finding a balance between so many things....
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Kristen Henry
- Oct 13, 2018
- 4 min
Burn out happens... even to the best
You're a devoted professional, but those long hours and extra time, can lead even the best to a bout of burn out. You’re tired. You’re...
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Kristen Henry
- Oct 13, 2018
- 4 min
A Master Investment
In a profession that’s not highly paid, investing even more money and time into education can be a hard decision. It was the best...
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Kristen Henry
- Oct 13, 2018
- 5 min
The Blessing and the Curse of PLC
Professional learning communities are all the rage and they can do a tremendous amount of good to help spread best practices. But what...
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