by Elizabeth Peterson | Arts Education and Integration, General Education Topics
For many teachers, summer means working at your leisure. That’s what I’m doing! This summer I’m taking an online course towards my CAGS degree in Arts, Leadership and Learning which means I can work whenever I have a few moments, or I can carve out...
by Elizabeth Peterson | Arts Education and Integration
I see it all the time: Teachers are interested, they see the benefits, but are unsure of whether they should be attending arts-based professional development. They come from a variety of backgrounds and have a variety of needs. And my answer is almost always the...
by Elizabeth Peterson | General Education Topics, General Interest
I know the end of the summer is not here, but it sure feels like it! The commercials on TV are all about back to school. I’m getting emails from my principal and our school’s secretary about class lists and sending letters home to parents. And, to top...
by Elizabeth Peterson | General Education Topics
Connecting with other educators is probably the best way to grow yourself as an educator. I’m not just talking about meeting with other educators, but connecting with them. When we are in a staff meeting or enrolled in a class or workshop, we are usually just...
by Elizabeth Peterson | General Interest
It’s summertime at The Inspired Classroom! For so many teachers summertime is a time for a little R&R. Don’t get me wrong, it is for me too! I love having a chance to spend time with my kids, hit the beach and vacation with my family. It’s...