Teacher Burnout by Dr. Desiree Cremer

I want to make something quick, easy, and healthy when I come from work. Most teachers can tell you that it is difficult to find time to eat during the school day. Yes, as a teacher, I only get 15 minutes for recess and 30 minutes for lunch. Sometimes, teachers give up their recess and lunch to help students. 

Children learning through Play

I had a fascinating conversation with Dr. Theresa (Terry) Lock on my podcast, What Stirs. Dr. Lock discusses the importance of play in early childhood and elementary school education. She states that children learn through play, and it is a component of how children learn.

What Education can learn from the Arts

he arts nourish our souls and help us to make sense of the world. When small children hop, skip, and prance around on the beach. They draw circles in the sand, building sandcastles—this is children-making art and exploring. During this pandemic, we need the music, dance, and visual arts in our schools so that our students can explore and cope.

Distance learning: The need to reevaluate the metric during these uncertain times

by Dr. Desiree Cremer Everyone has their thoughts and ideas about distance learning. Some see its misgivings while others thrive. Regardless, as of now, distance learning is my reality. My school will continue with distance learning for the entire third quarter. Teachers adapt and mold to their circumstances. At first, there are the usual hiccups,... Continue Reading →

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