Shlinda Miller

3 Practical Ways to be an Out-of-this-world Coworker

We all enjoy having that coworker who is simply amazing, but do you know what’s better than that? Actually being that person! In Matthew 5:16, Jesus stated, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” If you’re a Christian, you andContinue reading “3 Practical Ways to be an Out-of-this-world Coworker”

God Values You & Your Students

We’ve all been there. We’ve all experienced those moments where we’ve felt so wrapped up in lesson plans & grading that we couldn’t catch our breath. We’ve questioned our positive impact on our class and neglected our own personal rest & growth. We’ve all felt drained, unseen, unnoticed, & perhaps even unloved at times. IContinue reading “God Values You & Your Students”

3 Tips to Engage in the Best Spirit Week Ever

Right now my school is having spirit week!! I love this time of the year! It’s probably my favorite! Everyone shows their epic school spirit by getting dressed up and decked out! It makes school fun, motivates the students, and is seriously the best! Make sure to go ALL in What do I mean? IContinue reading “3 Tips to Engage in the Best Spirit Week Ever”

How to Keep Teaching When You Don’t Feel Like It

One of my best friends is going through a pretty rough time at work. She’s absolutely fabulous with children and such a hard worker. She’s endlessly devoting every day to her kids. Yet she’s experiencing that drained feeling. You know the kind. The one where you’ve given all of yourself with nothing left. We allContinue reading “How to Keep Teaching When You Don’t Feel Like It”

5 Powerful Ways to Help a Struggling Student

We all have that student who struggles with something. Better than that, we’ve all been that student who has struggled with something. Maybe you can relate to struggling with Math or Science. Perhaps you didn’t enjoy writing that essay in English or working with a group for that History project. But I can bet thatContinue reading “5 Powerful Ways to Help a Struggling Student”

3 Lessons to teach your Students from the Life & Legacy of Kobe Bryant

I’m not a huge sports fan, but I was absolutely devastated to hear the news of the accident that took place just yesterday, January 26, 2020. Kobe Bryant and his daughter were among those who had lost their lives in a tragic helicopter accident. My family grew up watching Kobe play basketball and listening toContinue reading “3 Lessons to teach your Students from the Life & Legacy of Kobe Bryant”

3 Simple Steps for Creating Valentine’s Decorations for your Classroom

Pink and red is starting to show up everywhere. Valentine’s Day cards are being made. Cute decorations and delicious chocolates are all going on sale. Valentine’s Day is officially coming and I couldn’t be more excited! Valentine’s Day has always been my favorite holiday! Now, personally, I’m not married, engaged, or dating. So why doContinue reading “3 Simple Steps for Creating Valentine’s Decorations for your Classroom”

New Year>>New Vibes>> New You

This week marks the back to school week for readied teachers, reluctant students, relieved parents, and refreshed faculty. Everyone is hitting the ground running. Lessons are being planned. Lunches are being served. Papers are being assigned. 2020 school year is here and it’s time we made things happen! Now, what am I proposing to doContinue reading “New Year>>New Vibes>> New You”

How to set 2020 Academic Goals for your Classroom

In my last blog post I talked about 3 Powerful Ways to Prepare your Classroom for the New Year. One of those ways was to Cast a Vision for the year ahead. How do we do that? We dream. We hope. We set goals. Your academic goals will be completely dependent upon your students’ currentContinue reading “How to set 2020 Academic Goals for your Classroom”

3 Powerful Ways to Prepare Your Classroom for the New Year

The new year is always a fun and exciting time. It’s full of new beginnings and fresh starts. It’s both refreshing to the soul and invigorating to the mind. So how do we make the New Year special in the classroom? Here are 3 powerful ways to prepare for the new year in your classroom:Continue reading “3 Powerful Ways to Prepare Your Classroom for the New Year”