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Paula Cristina Azevedo

The Lesson of Patience

I started this post wondering if I’m learning the lessons of patience, and looking back in my life I’d say that I am. I’m obviously not perf

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Teacher Appreciation: Receiving with Grace

It’s Teacher Appreciation week! A week filled with thank you notes, free coffee and breakfast, maybe some gift cards from the Parent Teacher

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My Favorite Books on Meditation and Mindfulness

The books I’m going to share with you are books that have helped me in my own journey through the world on mindfulness and meditation. By no

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Finding mindful moments during testing season

The tensions are rising as students and teachers prepare for standardized exams. I’m going to share with you four simple mindful practices t

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Activism as an Act of Love

Today, educators across the country are awakening to a new era of uncertainty, fear, and suffering. In times of crisis and change we each ha

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Sometimes we just need a break

For many of you this week is spring break. Wohooo!! I’m sure you are thrilled that this much needed break has finally arrived. For me I...

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Mindful Grading

I have to be honest with you. I dislike grading. The secret is out. It is my least favorite aspect of being an educator. Don’t get me...

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A mindful approach to disappointment

We all deal with disappointment in our lives. It’s a common human experience. There are times that the disappointment is minor such as,...

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A doctrine on love & compassion in the classroom

Teaching is hard work, but it’s so much harder when there is a lack of love and compassion for the people you interact with in your classroo

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How yoga informs my teaching

I started practicing yoga at the age of eighteen. I was curious about the practice and thought it would be a nice addition to my exercise...

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