Utilizing the Parent Conference

We all know that parents are critical in our conversations with our students.  What would be some critical elements we would need to include in any one-on-one PARENT CONFERENCE? 

What is the MOST important quality to possess as an educator? Why do you value this quality so highly?

Election Day Take Aways

Students have been tremendously vocal around this year's election.  What are some reflections that your students have shared ?  What are some of your hopes and concerns? 

Election Day Dreams

What is a DREAM that you have for your future? What would you like to DO? What would you like to ACCOMPLISH? What would you like to be when you grow up?

What is your best Middle School Memory? What is something that was a challenge for you in Middle School?

Sharing your secrets to balancing work and life outside of school.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?  How does this help you to recharge and rethink a problem or practice?  What do you like to do on your vacations?  The weekends?  Please share with us how this helps you find balance and meaning in your life. 

What is one SUCCESS and one CHALLENGE that you had this week?