by Dr. Shannon Burton | Oct 20, 2021 | Blog, Dr. Shannon Burton, Education
As a teacher, dealing with students with shortened attention spans can be difficult. Not only does it feel like you need to work harder to keep them on task, but they can act disruptive if they get bored and makes things difficult for the rest of your class. And yet,...
by Dr. Shannon Burton | Aug 25, 2021 | Blog, Dr. Shannon Burton, Education
Kids and parents love camps, whether they are summer camps or things they can do after school. But some of the best camps are run during the summer. We are quickly approaching the start of the new school year, but it’s never too late to start thinking about next...
by Dr. Shannon Burton | Jul 19, 2021 | Blog, Dr. Shannon Burton, Education
If you want to prepare your child for success in kindergarten testing, it’s important to invest time with your child to help them improve in various areas of development and learning. Preparing your child for kindergarten testing will help them have a higher...
by Dr. Shannon Burton | Jul 1, 2021 | Blog, Dr. Shannon Burton, Education
Serving as a school board member is a huge responsibility. But, it’s also a great way to serve your community. Government laws delegate power to the boards to make school budgets and set the curriculum. They help manage school facilities and employ the superintendent....
by Dr. Shannon Burton | May 24, 2021 | Blog, Dr. Shannon Burton, Education
Working as an educator is one of the most rewarding jobs you can have, but it also demands a lot of energy. Burnout is a very real problem among teachers, even those who genuinely love their jobs. The last few months of the school year are the hardest since...
by Dr. Shannon Burton | May 7, 2021 | Blog, Dr. Shannon Burton, Education
When most people think of the role of a principal in a school, they think about their run-ins with a principal as either a student or a parent. While principals can certainly stay busy just dealing with unruly behavior, that is only one of many roles a principal fills...
