Category Archives: ED list messages

View this message and video online:  blog.MakeADifference.com/Teddy  Dear Difference Maker, This is such a humbling classic that is  touching hearts everywhere, so grab a cup of jo and ‘take 5’ to watch today’s movie. Click here to see why this … Continue reading →

To learn more: TeachingEnergetics.com/9Weeks Dear Difference Maker, Today is the last day for 70% March Madness Savings for my 9 Weeks to a Safe, All-Inclusive Make A Difference Year Curriculum! This past month I’ve been writing about the mega difference just … Continue reading →

To learn more: TeachingEnergetics.com/9Weeks Dear Difference Maker, In our society we do a lot of “coming at” each other verbally, physically and energetically with our attitudes, vibes and tone about what we think each other has done wrong.  We don’t hear … Continue reading →

To learn more:  https://TeachingEnergetics.com/9Weeks Dear Difference Maker, It’s really happening! Our students are coming back to school full time throughout the country. Here are just a few of the many additional worries to add to your already excessively full plate … Continue reading →

To learn more: TeachingEnergetics.com/9Weeks Dear Difference Maker, Grab a cup of coffee because I have a lot to say today.  Not so much because I think you need it as much as I’ve made it my business to say it.  I … Continue reading →

To learn more: TeachingEnergetics.com/9Weeks Dear Difference Maker, I think we’d all agree, there are just some people who are born leaders while other people must learn to lead.    Regardless of how we are neurologically wired, learning to be the … Continue reading →

To learn more: TeachingEnergetics.com/9Weeks Dear Difference Maker, When you think of community, what comes to mind? Back when I first started building community in my classrooms, I wanted to bring in the good stuff and leave out the hurtful stuff … Continue reading →

To learn more: TeachingEnergetics.com/9Weeks Dear Difference Maker, My second year as a high school guidance counselor, there was a suicide epidemic happening in a neighboring school district. I was asked to join the Suicide Task Force to develop and implement suicide prevention, … Continue reading →

To learn more: TeachingEnergetics.com/9Weeks Dear Difference Maker, Like most teachers, one year my teaching contract was dependent upon my agreeing to do an extra curricular activity that I had no interest in, or so I thought.  For me it was coaching girls … Continue reading →

To learn more:  TeachingEnergetics.com/9Weeks Dear Difference Maker, It’s happening!  Educators around the country are gradually getting back to their classrooms and with it may come heightened energy and pent-up emotion. The classroom management problems that existed before COVID may in fact now … Continue reading →