Coach’s Corner: School’s (Always) In Session

Here we are at the end of July and summer is again flying by. Since my very first year teaching, the thing I hated to hear most from non-educators was, “Wow, summers off. Good for you.” Well, I never actually figured out how to have a summer “off”. I always had graduate classes, taught summer […]

Every Kid Deserves World-Class Supports…

I have been blessed to serve as a public school educator for about 15 years.  I have worked in foster homes, Detention Centers and in 3 different large public high schools, both with urban needs as well as suburban youth.  My No-Nonsense Nurturer® (NNN) training came when I was the building principal at Princeton High School in […]

At Its Core, Teaching is About Relationships.

Why are teacher relationships so important? Education has always been a rich source for personal experiences, both good and sad. As I celebrate my 30th year as an educator, my last 10 years as an instructional leader improving Title 1 schools, I can’t help but reflect on my experience as a new teacher. In my […]

The Game-Changer

Teachers need to have the consistency and precision of an elite world-class athlete to be effective. Students need structure and predictability from adults that work in their schools in order to thrive – the No-Nonsense Nurturer® (NNN) program provides this. Each educator uses the same “playbook” and kids “win” because the environment is conducive to […]

Teachers Are Learners, Too

It has been in the twilight of my 30-year teaching career that I have received authentic coaching. No-Nonsense Nurturer® (NNN) are designed to hone my instructional instincts. I have three decades of documented high-quality instruction. I have offered professional development to educators in multiple states regarding classroom management. I am the union president in my […]

Lessons from a Real Time Teacher Coach

I am a Real Time Teacher Coach for management and instruction and I am not employed by CT3. At first, the process of becoming normed with No-Nonsense Nurturer® (NNN) may feel foreign and automated, and even a little messy. However, it is through this process that mindsets begin to shift. That is, teachers begin to […]