Dec 19, 2021You Have to Be Strong!“You have to be strong,” said Eddah. as she walked away from the track. “If you are strong, you can go far”, she stated while being interviewed by Dr. Jason Karp. Dr. …Running3 min read
Published in Age of Awareness·Aug 10, 2021PEACE Method of InstructionThe United States Soccer Federation came out with the PEACE method of instruction that is based on educational theory and decades of research. It is a simple template that instructors can follow to meet the needs of their students and learning objectives. …Education3 min read
Published in Age of Awareness·Jul 15, 2021The Birth of a Legend“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting better results” — My dad took me to my first Packer game in September of 1990, against the Chicago Bears. As an eight year old, I knew nothing about football other than maybe the shape of the ball and that people got tackled. Regardless, I was as excited as a pig in mud…Education5 min read
Jul 1, 20215 Ways Runners Can Use Cross-Training To Become Stronger RunnersOk, most runners like to run! We would much rather run than jump in a pool or ride some bike 50 miles. That said, cross-training can be used with running to help you improve and avoid injuries. Here are 5 great ways to utilize cross-training. Take an easy bike ride…Running3 min read
Published in Age of Awareness·Jun 28, 20215 Ways to Make Teachers Happier and Increase Student LearningTeaching is one of the most difficult professions in the world. It takes a toll on ones physical and mental health. All educators must consider ways to improve their life and work balance as a result. Perhaps we as a society need to rethink our expectations for educators and realize…Education3 min read
Published in Age of Awareness·Jun 22, 20213 Educational Myths!Here are three other common myths in the field of education that we can add to the list. These three are big ones that people need to stop believing. ) Teachers get summers off! I like to use the professional athlete example for this one. If an athlete signs a…Education2 min read
Published in Age of Awareness·Jun 15, 20215 Common Myths in EducationI am going to do a series on common education myths. Now, these are going to be a bit controversial and may cause some hurt feelings for some. That said, I am going to consider anything that cannot be supported by research to be a myth. …Education4 min read
Published in Age of Awareness·Jun 3, 2021Teachers Summer ChecklistYou made it to the end of another school year. It feels like you just crossed the finish line of a marathon. Congratulations! You have jumped over hurdles, overcome challenges, pushed yourself, and at times were just completely and totally exhausted. The year was filled with ups and downs and…Teachers3 min read
Published in Age of Awareness·May 24, 2021Making Math MeaningfulWhen am I ever going to use this math in real life? This is a question that every math educator has to face at some point in their career. There are lots of reasons why students need to learn math. It teaches valuable problem solving and logical thinking skills for…Math2 min read
Published in Age of Awareness·May 18, 2021Health and Physical Education Programs Need to Be About Life Long WellnessNo doubt that America is facing a health crisis. Currently 67% of adults are overweight! Diabetes, osteoporosis, and heart disease are at all time high! Further the mental health of Americans is worse than that of citizens of third world countries! …Education3 min read
