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What Secondary Teachers Do to Relax & Recharge

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Thanks so much to the Secondary Smorgasbord for coordinating the link up on how secondary teachers relax and recharge.  With only 5 more days of school for students, I can almost taste the smell of our smoldering hot Georgia summers.  With 2 boys (ages 8 and 6) relaxing for me probably ... Read More about What Secondary Teachers Do to Relax & Recharge

End of Year Student Reflection

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It's hard to believe that this school year is almost over!  In my district, we currently have 10 more days left...ahhhh....the end is in sight!  I have to say that this has been a terrific year.  It was my first year teaching in Georgia after moving from NC, and I was extremely ... Read More about End of Year Student Reflection

TPT Teacher Appreciation Sale

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One of my favorite things to hear is that there is going to be a TPT sale!  As much as I spend on all the great products I find on the fabulous website, this is music to my ears!  Please visit my store on May 5th-6th to receive 20% off all of my products.  If you're looking for some ... Read More about TPT Teacher Appreciation Sale

Untitled Post

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Growing up I always said I would NEVER be a teacher!  This was because EVERYONE in my family was in some form of education, whether it be a teacher, director, coach...you name it.  So I went to college and got a degree in Communications.  Then I realized how hard it was to get a job ... Read More about Untitled Post

Test Prep Task Cards

Task Cards – Reading & ELA Test Prep & Review

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Task Cards- Reading & ELA for the win! I was trying to think of what would help my students to stay engaged while also being actively involved in the test prep review process.  At this time of year, we all know that can be quite challenging.  I thought of some activities that have kept my ... Read More about Task Cards – Reading & ELA Test Prep & Review

April Fools’ Day Informational Text & Poetic Devices Activity

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Looking for something that's Common Core aligned, April Fools' themed, and will also provide a bit of a review for end of year testing???  Then my April Fools' Day Informational Text and Poetic Devices pack is the perfect activity to use. What's included: 2 Informational Texts on the ... Read More about April Fools’ Day Informational Text & Poetic Devices Activity

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Looking for a fun, engaging way to kick off the school year? This Back to School Digital Escape Room is the perfect first-week activity for grades 5–8!

🔐 Students will:
✅ Complete a student interest survey
✅ Learn tips for being successful this school year
✅ Set meaningful SMART goals
✅ Work through 3 interactive digital escape rooms
✅ Practice technology skills while having fun

💻 NO PREP! Simply share the Google Forms link and let the adventure begin. No locks, cutting, or extra supplies needed!

This high-engagement activity helps you get to know your students, build classroom community, and set the tone for a successful year—all while students think they’re just having fun!

Tell me below: What’s your favorite first-week-of-school activity? 👇

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Teachers and students can stay organized with plan Teachers and students can stay organized with planners and agendas! This digital and print resource comes with multiple formats of both! Comment 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 and have a link sent directly to your messages. 

You will get your own link to this resource on Canva where you can duplicate slides for the year, add text, and more. 

What’s included:
* 9 daily agenda templates to choose from
* 5 weekly agenda/planner templates
* 1 monthly planner template
* 1 yearly planner template (more of a calendar with room for notes)
* Planner template for each month of the year (12)
📚 Secondary ELA teachers, this is your sign to ear 📚 Secondary ELA teachers, this is your sign to earn professional development from anywhere! 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐓 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 the 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐛𝐨𝐱! Whether you’re on the couch, in your classroom, or enjoying summer break, you can learn new strategies and connect with educators without the travel. ✨

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🚨 If your ELA classroom needs a reset… this is for 🚨 If your ELA classroom needs a reset… this is for you.
I’m so excited to share that I’ll be speaking at the ELA Reset Summit—a free, virtual event designed to help secondary ELA teachers start the year clear, confident, and not already exhausted.

🎟️𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐛 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 by clicking link in my bio. 

📅 June 23–25, 2026
This isn’t just another PD event. It’s where you:
✔️ Reset your systems (without rewriting your entire life)
✔️ Rebuild reading + writing instruction so it actually sticks
✔️ Walk away with strategies you can use immediately

I’ll be presenting on AI That Will Reclaim Your Nights where you’ll learn how to create engaging lessons without the extra prep. 
If you’ve been craving a fresh start without the overwhelm… this is it.

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