Imagine. Exchange. Thrive.

This was my 2nd time attending the TCEA convention, and I'm pretty sure I will be back year after year after year. The event brought together educators, tech experts, and thought leaders who shared practical ideas and fresh perspectives to improve learning experiences. This first (of two) posts will cover some of my key takeaways from the sessions I attended, the conversations I had with vendors, and the people I met along the way. A quick note before I dive in. This was t

Oh, did I have some big plans to post over the holiday break! However, three things got in the way: sleep, playing with my kiddos, and the ever-looming seasonal depression! However, I'm back and feeling better than I have in a long time! So, in today's post you'll find three things: How I'm planning to post music I'm loving weekly. The NEW App Arcade, and what's inside! What my TCEA Schedule looks like at this moment. Using Wakelet for my 2026-in-Music! If you're reading this

I recently started subscribing to Jamie Clark 's newsletter DistillED . I think I picked it up from a Ditch That Textbook newsletter. Each week, Jamie's newsletter highlights a different challenge in the classroom and offers quick, actionable steps. From monitoring independent practice to inclusive communication and peer feedback, I've found some excellent research-based strategies to enhance the classroom experience for students. This week's newsletter focused on incorpora