Student teaching virtually causes finding new ways to connect. Letter writing, morning messages, and virtual field trips mixed with "how are you doing" goes a long way! #RelationshipsFirst

Dustin Pearson is a special education teacher and coach at Smithville High School. Dustin is active on twitter and recently started the #WeAreOneTeam movement. His philosophy of education centers around building a foundation focused on relationships, compassion, and empathy. He also works to remind us that We Are One Team! #WeAreOneTeam https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYEjO9Dr9q6aJ8-SBApIUAQ?app=desktop

#AudaciousApril is kicked off with these 2 educators and podcasters from Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Together, Whitney and Jonathan host the Tough Talk with Teachers Podcast. They inspire with funny teacher stories and address serious topics such as diversity in our schools and, most recently, the Covid-19 and its impact on education.

Don Epps is the principal at Royster Middle School and brings his passion to not only his staff but the entire education world! From signing to inspirational messages- hear about how Don is #ChasingGreatness each day!

Looking for STEM book and activity ideas? This author is sharing her stories and empowering others to share ideas. Educators can access ideas through her project #LitLinks.

It all comes down to who we teach. Loving and caring about people is most important. #AuthenticEDU

We can take anything from our schools and put a different spin on it. We want teachers excited to come to their job everyday so it rubs off on our students. Listen to what kids love about school and exceed those expectations. #LEAPeffect

There is a powerful thing that happens when we take the words in our chest and put them on paper or speak them for the world. Write it or speak it. Read it or share it. #WrittenToSpeak

Make kindness a priority! Take time to spread happiness. Use gratitude journals, sprinkle kindness on social media with positive messages, do your small part to make the world a little bit brighter and lighter! #PassionForKindness

All of our students are in school for a long time each day and their attention spans are maxed out! Anytime we can use novelty or curiosity to engage learners in unexpected ways powerful learning is possible! #BoredomBusters