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The blog provides student-focused support for mentors of beginning teachers brought to you by Dr. Amanda Brueggeman. Student-Centered Mentoring by Amanda Brueggeman is a collaborative approach for mentors and mentees that focuses heavily on the impact of students' learning using the layers of support in progression from foundational to in-the-moment learning.
Amanda Brueggeman Blog
3M ago
For years, I’ve set a goal or resolution. I have always strived for “balance,” yet my life resembled a wobbly unicycle act! Work, sleep, family, exercise – they all competed for the top spot, leaving me feeling off-kilter and feeling down when I didn’t meet my yearly focus. I needed to spice it up and… Read More »Celebrating a 23-tastic Year, But Continuing the Journey in 2024!
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Amanda Brueggeman Blog
5M ago
I decided to switch up my healthy habits for 2023 and have been setting monthly goals related to the theme of 23. Some of my goals have been walking 23 miles, trying 23 different arm exercises, and cutting out Coke Zero or Diet Coke for 23 days. It’s been enjoyable to try something new and… Read More »Who Are Your Check-In People?
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Amanda Brueggeman Blog
8M ago
And then there was one office! It’s official that for the first time in a long time I will only have one office – my home office. Going full time with consulting means no more school classrooms or offices. There is excitement with this change and some uncertainty as well. The decision wasn’t an easy… Read More »Navigating a New Change
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Amanda Brueggeman Blog
1y ago
Some tips for teachers and parents for helping each other and students with the “hard” stressors. I was having a conversation with one of my best friends recently about her child and middle school. As we talked through her experiences, we uncovered that everyone has “hard” times and that everyone has a right to their… Read More »Supporting Others Through Their Stress
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Amanda Brueggeman Blog
1y ago
Thinking back on the year and reading a few blog posts made me realize how busy 2022 has been. In a good way for me. I was hopeful for normal. Despite the busy day-to-day, I was intentional with working towards the goals I set for myself. The one key step was that I made it… Read More »Reflecting on One Hopeful Year
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Amanda Brueggeman Blog
1y ago
Tips for New Teachers, Mentors, and ALL Teachers A new school year is coming soon for many students and teachers as August and September are quickly approaching. Excitement, curiosity, apprehension, and concern are just some of the emotions I hear and see of colleagues, friends, and family. One commonality among the majority is HOPE. Hope… Read More »The Hope for a Normal School Year
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Amanda Brueggeman Blog
1y ago
The school year is wrapping up for many, and summer break is upon us. Take a minute to stop and celebrate the school year. Recall all the great things that have happened! Here are a few tips to guide you in recalling your successes. Tip #1: Reflecting on the Year The heart of reflection between… Read More »Celebrate the School Year
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Amanda Brueggeman Blog
1y ago
Well, I am a month into the NEW year and just now getting to blog posts. I thought I would continue my once a month post and then I got busy with learning a lot of NEW things. That brings me to realizing I have a lot of NEW things to try and NEW things… Read More »New Year: New Goals, New Words
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Amanda Brueggeman Blog
1y ago
I just recently finished teaching my first college course and loved it. Why? It wasn’t just one person or thing that made me enjoy it. There were many. The students – prospective educators who were passionate about becoming teachers – top the list. Also, the learning I was able to do alongside them was helpful.… Read More »It’s the Little Things That Can Make a Big Impact
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Amanda Brueggeman Blog
1y ago
Are you Team Turkey or Team Santa? Some have already started putting up their Christmas decorations-even weeks ago. I did reward some of my editing work by putting up my Christmas village in my office. It is the first time it has been up in this house and I was excited to finally have a… Read More »Perception of Team Turkey or Team Santa
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