I am so glad you are reading this post. I decided to share my episodes from my podcast here on this blog each week. There are 26 episodes so far, so I will have plenty of content to share with you. You will receive a summary, links to listen or
Have you ever left a class thinking, “That was crystal clear,” only to grade the first assignment and wonder if you accidentally spoke Klingon? (If you are a Trekkie, you can appreciate that reference.) I know the feeling. The sting is real when our beautifully designed lessons meet… blank stares,
Have you ever walked out of a lecture thinking, “I’ve taught this exact same class… the exact same way… for years”? Maybe you felt like you were on autopilot, just going through the motions. If you’ve been there, you’re not alone. Every passionate educator I know has hit that point
The Comment That Shook Me Recently while digging into faculty development at community colleges, I stumbled on a question: “Are community colleges better than four-year institutions?” One response caused me to sit in my thoughts. It claimed community college instructors usually hold at least a master’s degree and teach because
Can we talk for a second about what it really means to teach in higher ed? I’m not just talking about loading content into a learning management system, grading papers, or posting announcements (although, bless it, all of that matters too). I’m talking about what happens when you pause long
A Key to Heighten Academic Fulfillment It was one of those weeks. The kind where your to-do list is jammed with meetings, grading, and drafts that need your attention. You check things off but still go to bed feeling behind. And when you finally sit down to reflect on the
Because how you feel about your teaching matters just as much as how you teach. Did you know that how you feel about your teaching matters just as much as how you teach? Let’s be completely transparent for a moment. Have you ever stood in front of a classroom—virtual or
In academia, we pride ourselves on being high achievers. We grade, advise, write, mentor, publish, present, apply for grants, and serve on countless committees—all in the name of impact and advancement. But amid the hustle, we often lose track of something vital: ourselves. In this Write With Me Activity Time
When you hear the phrase professional development, what comes to mind? Be honest. Do you think of yet another one-size-fits-all session full of theory but short on practice? Do you feel resistance or fatigue at the thought of logging into a mandated training or sitting through a two-day conference that
Why Intentional Reflection is the Missing Link in Your Higher Ed Experience There’s a sacred tension every academic knows well—between the pull of responsibilities and the push toward excellence, between the goals we set and the whirlwind of daily demands. Amid the syllabi, grant proposals, research timelines, department meetings, and
A new semester is approaching, and whether you teach mini-sessions or full terms, here’s a question worth asking: How will you make this one more meaningful—for you? If you’re craving something different, something more grounded and rewarding, I’ve got just the thing. Let’s make this your most reflective semester yet.
How Reflection Revealed My Truth Earlier this year, I took some time to review my journal entries from my last year as a full-time distance education lecturer. Let me tell you. It was eye-opening. That journal revealed my deepest thoughts during the Spring 2023 semester and confirmed what my daughter,
Today is a wonderful day to talk about HOPE and to investigate where you stand when it comes to your level of hope. After reflecting on so many areas via the nine prompts in the journal, this new series focuses on bonus sections in The Professor’s Week in Review: A
Can you believe that it is September 1st already? It seems like time is passing so quickly. Labor Day Weekend is here, which means there are only four more months left in 2023. So, let me ask you a question. What role does gratitude play in your life? Are you
I hope you are doing well and living a fulfilling life. I am excited to share this Write with Me session with you because it is the icing on the cake. The session requires you to go back through each prompt, as if you are on a Treasure Hunt, looking