Learning has to be connected to real-life in order for it to make sense for students. In my classroom, I used project based learning to teach my students in scenarios closely related to their lives and the community around us. Student should understand why they're learning each standard.

Support is the #1 most important thing teachers need in order to be successful. This begins with administrators, support staff, parents and teachers working together as a team. Outside support is where I come in. I not only offer training and support for teachers, but I also offer a Facebook support group where oer 6,000 teachers discuss project based learning.

My goal is to support all classrooms. I work with teachers working in private, public, charter, and homeschool classrooms. I also donate to international schools in need through the International Rescue Committee. I encourage you to see what you can do to help students around the world on their website.