District Developments
News to Know related to D75 & D120
Congratulations to Mrs. Stevee Libert, who was announced and approved as the next MHS principal at the December 9th District 120 Board meeting. The Board of Education voted unanimously to promote our current Associate Principal to this leadership position. As Dr. Tafoya shared with the MHS staff yesterday afternoon, "We welcome Stevee with open arms to this new role"—a sentiment met with enthusiastic cheers as the staff celebrated their colleague's appointment as their next building leader.
What Color Is Your Brain? A Fun and Fascinating Approach to Understanding Yourself and Others (2008) by Sheila N. Glazov
Reviewed by Sarah Cacciatore
What Color is Your Brain? - An Essential Resource for Every Educator
As leaders of students, adults, or in most cases both, it's always good to know who you're working with. With the abundance of personality tests, interest surveys, and work style questionnaires available today, it's challenging to determine which ones are worth investing in and which will genuinely help you understand yourself and your team better. For educators seeking one comprehensive resource to address these needs, "What Color is Your Brain?" by Sheila Glazov is an invaluable tool that should be on every teacher's bookshelf.
Why Teachers Should Read This Book
Teachers face unique challenges in connecting with diverse learners and colleagues. Understanding brain color types provides educators with practical insights into why certain students respond differently to various teaching approaches and why some faculty collaborations thrive while others struggle. The concepts in this book directly translate to improved classroom management, differentiated instruction, and more productive professional relationships within your school community.
The book offers free personal and professional brain color quizzes, and for additional assessment options, you can visit the author's website where she provides specialized quizzes related to various contexts, including:
Personal, Romantic, Family and Friends, Child or Student, Hassle-Free Holiday, Workplace, Team Leader/Manager, Health Care Professional, Sales Professional, Teacher/Mentor
The "Child or Student" and "Teacher/Mentor" assessments are particularly relevant for educators looking to enhance their understanding of classroom dynamics and improve their instructional approach.
Visit the author's website for additional resources:https://www.sheilaglazov.com/books/what-color-is-your-brain/
Link to brain quizzes: https://www.sheilaglazov.com/brain-quizzes/
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There is no official time zone. At the North Pole, the 24 time zones of the world collide all at one point, cancelling each other out.
Want a giggle? Here's a funny clip of Comedian Brian Regan talking about the time zones at the North Pole. YouTube clip, 0:48 seconds
