Welcome!

Welcome! I’m Sandy and I’m a high school social studies teacher. In addition to teaching students, I am also involved in professional development for new and experienced teachers at my school. One resource that all teachers lack is TIME.

My vision for this blog is one stop shopping for busy teachers. I’m thinking a place for teachers of all grades and subjects to quickly catch up on the latest research in learning, get cool ideas for their classrooms, and collaborate and connect with fellow teachers.

A former student of mine (with a strong interest and desire to be a successful businessman) told me once “Mrs. Furbush, it’s all about working smarter, not harder.”
(Thanks Terrell!) So my hope is to help us all do just that.

Some planned features include:

Got 5 minutes? –quick activities to incorporate in your classrooms
Latest Research---brief updates on the latest research on learning
Classroom Tips---strategies to make your classroom run smoother
Interactive Discussions---teachers sharing their thoughts and ideas
Guest Blogs---info from other folks in the field

Research indicates that collaboration is a powerful resource for teachers. Unfortunately, our schedules often lead to isolation in our classrooms. Let’s open up those classroom doors and work together to become better teachers.

“A cord of three strands is not easily broken.”

Please introduce yourself in the comments section:
What do you teach? How long?
What would you like to see in this blog? What would you like to share with others?