Educators, Welcome to the year 2021. This new year will be a fresh start, a dynamic, intentional shift from 2020. 2020 presented many changes and challenges for everyone, and we WILL NOT bring that drama into 2021.  Cathy Clay, a licensed professional Counselor with Rawls Psychological Services, was a guest providing her expertise on actions that Educators can apply to make a fresh start and an intentional shift into 2021. She can also be contacted at (757) 493-2912. Actions: Identify a need for a fresh start Shift in mindset Fresh faith/hope Fresh perspective Fresh Flow 2021 is going to be dynamic!

Winter/Holiday Break is actually a BREAK. When classes ended for winter/holiday break, I actually STOPPED and took a break from the 2020 school experience. This break time was well-deserved for all Educators. I express what I did on my break. As the break is approaching an end and we have to re-start our classes, I posed three questions to myself to guide me in re-vamping my school experience for 2021 before touching any school related materials. I asked these questions: - What I did good/well in my teaching in 2020? - What can be improved for 2021? - What do I challenge myself to do in 2021? Educators, ask yourself these questions to guide you in rethinking teaching in 2021.

The Teacher's Lounge podcast is a conversation of the topics and situations in the life of an educator. I am Cynthia Tyler. As a current educator, I will share my experience, research and other educator experiences. As Educators collaborate, share ideas and build relationships, we show that we are the guiding force and continue to be in the forefront of the industry.