Great minds...

OMG! You won’t believe it! (Okay, my kids never get away with starting a writing assignment like that, but hey, it’s my blog and code-switching it totally okay!) So today was my first official day back on campus (most of my colleagues were back last week but a few of us were at trainings around the state).  While many people dread the idea of the beginning of the year in-service, being the nerd that I am, I love it. It’s wonderful to come together and learn the vision for the new school year and find out how we did last year. This year, we also had an opportunity to get to know our new VP.

Well, folks, all I can say is great minds think alike. Our focus this year is two things – neuro-education and positive behavior interventions - two things that I have already researched extensively and am already planning on implementing in my classroom. Two years ago I got a certificate in neuro-linguistics and using thought to change behavior (which is a big part of neuro-education), plus I was looking into a PhD in positive psychology about a year ago and read quite a few pop-psych books on the subject. It’s so reaffirming to see that my admins recognized the same needs in our kids that I started seeing.  I volunteered to be on the PBIS team. I can’t wait for our first meeting! (Even though I need more work like a need a hole in the head… LOL.)