Education: Teaching, Learning, & Leading

Article written by Julie Morris Image by Freepik Embarking on your college journey sparks a mix of excitement and anxiety, especially when it comes to finances. As you step into this new phase, it's crucial to arm yourself with strategies that not…

Guest post written by Julie Morris https://.juliemorris.org Image by diana.grytsku on Freepik  The path to applying for higher education, be it for college or graduate school, can seem daunting at first. Yet, adopting a strategic approach can…

  Guest post written by Julie Morris https://.juliemorris.org In today's fast-paced world, achieving a fulfilling life while scaling the career ladder can seem like a Herculean task. The never-ending pursuit of professional milestones often c…

Graduation will cure overwhelm. This is that time of the year where high schools around the US get ready for the celebration of their seniors who have met requirements for the diploma and are moving on to the next chapter in their lives. It is an aw…

I'll never forget going to dinner with my in-laws in the mid-90s at a restaurant that I loved. We lived in Marietta just north of Atlanta. We wanted to have a nice dinner, not an expensive dinner (don't get me wrong)…but a nice dinner. We wan…

One of my favorite inspirational leadership books is by the author Jon Gordon. The book is called The Energy Bus. If you haven't read it you need to. It will help you approach your days with a positive outlook on what you are about to face, who…

Teaching and being a school administrator have their ups and downs. In our most recent years, thanks to the pandemic, we have had some wearing moments. Dealing with learning how to be a virtual instructor, addressing the kids in a virtual environmen…

  There is so much going on today. You may have to take care of leaves in the yard. Make sure that you call your father. Take the kids to extracurricular activities. Get groceries. Plan dinner. Pay the bills. Work with your siblings to plan Th…

  If you are seeking a teaching position or really any type of position that requires applying and putting your best you forward perhaps you have heard this before… What makes you different from everyone else?  It appears in many…

  Seeking a teaching job requires you to think. You need to be purposeful and focused. When I do this type of thinking I have discovered that it is best if I write my ideas down. It is one thing to mean to write it down and then it is another …