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I love the idea that we may never know the full impact we've had on students - and we don't need to. The longer we teach for, the more ripples we have out in the world impacting the lives of students we've worked with. Our influence as educators knows no bounds. What kind of a ripple will you make this year?

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We all work very hard and give so much of ourselves to our students.  We must also keep in mind that we need to care for ourselves, too.  We can't pour from an empty cup, so be sure to fill your cup on a regular basis so we can give the best of ourselves to our students.

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Identify our triggers and understand their impact on students. "The challenge we face today: Dysregulated adults working with dysregulated children."

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Everyone deserves those things. I am grateful for people who are patient and understanding with me. I can do the same for my students.

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Teachers have aces too! If we share some of our stories with students they may be more willing to share with us. Our student-teacher relationships will be stronger because we are genuine and real.

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Hold them Accountable for Behaviors but Respond to them! Validate their feelings. They come to school with so much baggage. They need someone they can trust, rely on and build a relationship with. When they trust you they will learn from their behaviors but they will also know that they are loved.

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Be that one person in the students life that actually listens. It may not be in the actual words said, but in the subtle things they do. You never know the impact you have on someone.

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We love you...and there's nothing you can do about it

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We love you...and there's nothing you can do about it

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As educators we need to show our students love, compassion and empathy. They need to believe they matter and that they're important to all of us. By building positive relationships with our students (and not just those in our classrooms, but all students) we're creating a climate that welcomes struggles and creates successes one student at a time.

We also need to remind our colleagues that even though we may differ on our opinions and/or instructional approaches - we also love you and there's nothing you can do about it. TOGETHER WE CAN CREATE CHANGE!!!

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We need to continue to move forward.

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We might not ever know our impact but never miss the chance to change...

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"What do you need from me that takes care of you and allows me to teach?"

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Building trust with any student is key, some w
ill take extra work to get there, but once there the growth will begin.

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Our students need love. Showing kids we care is an easy thing to do for ALL our students.

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Don't make judgments. We don't necessarily know how many "aces" our students are dealt. Listen. Offer support and encouragement.

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Past issue of SAANYS journal examined the issue of trauma.

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Past issue of SAANYS journal examined the issue of trauma.

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Knowing ours limits in training is important in order to guide the students to the appropriate resources BUT this does not limit our ability to make an impact. Most of what I have learned is to listen, set clear expectations but also show grace!

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"One caring adult can change the life path of a kid." We are their hope and we can be their healing. That's a tall order but one I think we can take on with gusto.

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Note: We will be taking the 5 steps learned in the break out session and making a one page reference for us to use. I know JUST the awesome edtech designer that can create that for us. Add in the comments if you know who you think I mean. :)

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Note: We will be taking the 5 steps learned in the break out session and making a one page reference for us to use. I know JUST the awesome edtech designer that can create that for us. Add in the comments if you know who you think I mean. :)

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We are pleased to announce that the Trauma-Informed School Implementation Guide for School Personnel, co-authored by Jim Sporleder, is now available for purchase by clicking on book icon.

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Intentional Positive Interactions

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Let's make one thing very clear. Implementing trauma informed practices is not easy and does NOT come without a commitment from all of us. And sometimes, it can come at an expense. Secondary trauma is sometimes known as compassion fatigue. This is a natural feeling but is a very real by-product of working with so many students suffering from trauma.

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Big believer in the "me with you" approach and have held this as a central tenet in my classroom for years. Similar to a players' coach on any team. "Me with you" builds camaraderie and helps students believe in our message and that we can do this, and are all in it together.

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In the HS breakout session, some thoughts were shared about breathing exercises we could all use. Our own awesome district PT, Hilary Adams, shared these with me. Use as you see fit! Perfect for regulation.

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In the HS breakout session, some thoughts were shared about breathing exercises we could all use. Our own awesome district PT, Hilary Adams, shared these with me. Use as you see fit! Perfect for regulation.