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Author Archives: Melody McAllister

Community Builder

I want to be known for advocating for community. In functioning community, people can learn, thrive, and be seen. They see their voice matters. They bring others up with them. They grow through challenges. They apologize and seek forgiveness for wrongdoing. They see past labels and learn beyond the superficial. That’s what I want my …

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Posted byMelody McAllisterJune 18, 2020Posted inteachingLeave a comment on Community Builder

#RealLoveEdu

I will be taking some time to guest blog on other amazing people’s blogs for the next couple of weeks. Here is the latest about my friend, and author, Alexes Terry and her new book, Real Love:Strategies for Reaching Students Who See No Way Out.

Posted byMelody McAllisterJune 17, 2020Posted inteachingLeave a comment on #RealLoveEdu

No One is Above an Apology

When we recognize the pain we’ve caused, we can choose to ignore our part, or we can choose to be humble.

Posted byMelody McAllisterMay 31, 2020October 1, 2020Posted inChildren, Faith, Family, Social Emotional Learning, teachingTags: apologies1 Comment on No One is Above an Apology

S’more Math & Science, Please!

A yummy snack of s'mores with vanilla ice cream and strawberries.

For the love of learning, make the everyday moments count with your children. They’ll remember your conversations more than boring curriculum!

Posted byMelody McAllisterMay 19, 2020May 19, 2020Posted inChildren, Family, Math, pandemic, Social Emotional Learning, teachingLeave a comment on S’more Math & Science, Please!

Sincerest Apologies

Sincere apologies are not automatic and leave out the tiny, ruinous “IF.”

Posted byMelody McAllisterMay 15, 2020May 16, 2020Posted inChildren, EdTech, Faith, Family, pandemic, Social Emotional Learning, teachingLeave a comment on Sincerest Apologies

Mother

Wherever you find yourself today, your role as Mother is honored.

Posted byMelody McAllisterMay 9, 2020Posted inChildren, Faith, Family, Miscarriage, pandemicLeave a comment on Mother

It’s Ok To Have A Bad Day

It’s okay to have a bad day. It doesn’t mean your faith is weak or you are ungrateful for all you have. It means, you are human and need support.

Posted byMelody McAllisterApril 16, 2020November 3, 2020Posted inChildren, Faith, Family, pandemic, Self-Care, Social Emotional Learning2 Comments on It’s Ok To Have A Bad Day

Letting Go Of Control

When I began teaching in the early 2000s, to earn high marks on my teacher evaluation, I needed to show that I was the boss and first in command in my classroom.  One of my principals in those early years compared me to a teammate, who taught in a way completely different than I did. …

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Posted byMelody McAllisterApril 6, 2020Posted inteachingLeave a comment on Letting Go Of Control

Prayer for Today

Heavenly Father,Thank You for seeing us through another day. We come before You with humble hearts. We lift up all the doctors, nurses, and all people working in healthcare and their protection. We lift up their families. We pray they will be reunited soon. We pray for Your supernatural wisdom and strength to guide them …

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Posted byMelody McAllisterApril 2, 2020Posted inteaching2 Comments on Prayer for Today

It’s Okay To Change: Next Steps

This is my follow up piece to a January blog post titled Its Okay To Change. I hope you find it helpful and it was such a pleasure to guest blog for Parent Square Learning Network! https://psln.parentsquare.com/blog/supporting-lgtbq-students-as-a-christian-educator

Posted byMelody McAllisterFebruary 26, 2020Posted inteaching2 Comments on It’s Okay To Change: Next Steps

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